Why We Need A Decent Pay Rise: How Our Bills Have Increased

Submitted by Janine on 21 January, 2009 - 11:28

We need a decent pay rise to meet the rising bills that we have to pay. Here are some facts and figures, with sources in [square brackets]:

  • Energy bills in Britain have increased by 16.7% over the past year, compared to the European average of 3.8%. [OECD]
  • The average household fuel bill rose by £381 to £1,293 on average last year. [OECD]
  • Council tax bills are to rise by an average 3.5%. [Local Government Association]
  • Food prices rose by 11% last year. [MSN money]

    • Piccadilly Line: Vote YES to support Zak Khan

    Submitted by plectrum on 20 January, 2009 - 22:53

    Arnos Grove train operator, Zak Khan, was summarily dismissed at a Company Disciplinary Interview held on 16th January. His sacking was grossly unjust; it is also the latest attempt by an increasingly militant management to create a climate of fear in our workplace. We need to put a stop to this - it's time for action.

    Read about how the company stitched up Zak and about the fight for justice - and Zak's reinstatement - in the attached newsletter.

    RMT East Ham Branch Official and Representatives for 2009

    Submitted by andy izard on 17 January, 2009 - 12:12

    RMT EAST HAM BRANCH OFFICIALS AND REPRESENTATIVES FOR 2009

    Secretary: Andy Izard 07765240193

    Chairman: Chris Tugwell 07956483158

    Membership Sec: I Heath & T Rowntree

    Vice Chair: Gordon Craig 07733245979 Treasurer: C Baille Auditors: I Heath & C Fitzgerald Trustees: D Grosvenor B Gillman Trainer Rep G woolf Political Officer R Grogan

    Location Upminster Train Depot Industrial Relations: Gordon Craig Health & Safety Reps: Malcolm Collier

    Barking Train Depot District Industrial Relations: Ian Heath Health & Safety Reps: Peter Martin

    Barking Train Depot H & City

    Welcome to the RMT East Ham Branch

    Submitted by andy izard on 17 January, 2009 - 11:54

    Welcome to the RMT East Ham Branch.

    We welcome and represent ALL RMT members on the District, H&C (Upminster-Embankment)

    This includes Train Drivers, Depot Staff, Station & Revenue Control Staff in our area.

    Our branch meets on the 1st Thursday of each month starting 16:30

    At The Spotted Dog Pub, 15 Longbridge Road, Barking, IG11 8TN. (Map.)

    The nearest tube station is Barking.

    Memorial Gardens at Upminster Depot

    Submitted by andy izard on 16 January, 2009 - 20:01

    Recently Upminster train operators had a collection to pay for a rememberance garden in memory of past drivers from the depot. This is situated at the rear of the new building set amongst the flower beds and cleverly landscaped area. Old disused sleepers have brass plaques displaying names of various past well thought of drivers, that are sadly not with us anymore.

    John McDonnell makes stand for democracy, says RMT

    Submitted by Janine on 15 January, 2009 - 21:00

    RMT press release, issued today

    HAYES AND Harlington MP John McDonnell made a stand for democracy with his demonstration in the House of Commons today, Britain’s specialist transport union said.

    Condemning the MP’s suspension from the house after he seized the Mace in the Commons chamber, RMT said that Mr McDonnell had been right to label as a disgrace the denial of a vote by MPs on the controversial decision to build a third Heathrow runway.

    Third runway a grave mistake for the environment, says RMT

    Submitted by Admin on 14 January, 2009 - 23:00

    RMT press release, issued today

    Union will continue to campaign for sustainable high-speed rail

    BRITAIN’S BIGGEST rail union will continue to campaign for high-speed rail as the sensible and sustainable alternative to the massive and unnecessary Heathrow airport expansion announced today.

    Giving the runway the nod has undermined the crucial challenge to reduce carbon emissions and has set back the achievement of a modern transport network that would serve the environment and the economy into the future, says RMT