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15th July 2024
Circular No. NP/168/24
Dear Colleague,
RMT 2024 POLITICAL FUND BALLOT
I am writing to advise you of arrangements and give advanced notice of the RMT Political Fund Ballot that must be concluded by early November 2024.
The law says all unions must have a separate Political Fund if they want to spend money campaigning on issues that have a political content.
RAIL UNION RMT today slammed the huge rise of violent crimes against women by more than 50 per cent on Britain’s trains as totally unacceptable.
Commenting on the latest British Transport Police statistics for the past two years, RMT general secretary Mick Lynch said that the union had longstanding concerns about the prevalence of violence on the public transport network.
“RMT’s own research has also found that 40 per cent of women public transport workers have been sexually harassed.
This years Theme for the 18th annual RMT UNION Reparations conference 2024;
REPARATIONS! Education & Institutions.
Date;
Friday 23rd August 1600hrs-2230hrs
Venue
North London Community House.
22 Moorefield Road, Tottenham,
N17 6PY
Dear Colleague
Meeting with British Transport Police
I met with the Chief Constable and other representatives of British Transport Police (BTP) yesterday afternoon.
At this meeting, BTP emphasised their commitment to protect the safety and wellbeing of passengers and railway staff during the current country-wide wave of violence fuelled by the far right.
TO: THE SECRETARY
ALL BRANCHES & REGIONAL COUNCILS
Dear Colleague,
BLACK PRIDE AND NOTTING HILL CARNIVAL
Black Pride - Sunday 11th August 2024:
Further to Circular NP/136/24, (24th May 2024), I am writing to ask for volunteers to help staff the union's stall at Black Pride on Sunday 11th August 2024 in the Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park, Stratford (the nearest station is Hackney Wick). Details of the event are here: https://www.ukblackpride.org.uk/uk-black-pride-2024
Rail union, RMT today welcomed the Labour government's intention to repeal Minimum Service Levels legislation.
The formal repeal of this draconian law will be part of the upcoming Employment Rights Bill.
In the meantime, Ministers are asking departments and employers not to use the legislation and to seek dialogue with trade unions on current disputes.
Just a reminder that tomorrow it is the H&C Branch Meeting as usual at 1500hrs. This meeting will of course be GOING AHEAD as planned.
I will be encouraging urgent business and reports only. Your Branch officers request that any correspondence or business that can wait until Septembers branch meeting does so. This is because of the all members meeting at 1600hrs (in the YMCA nearby) that many RMT H&C Branch members will want to attend.
This mass meeting is regarding the LUL Pay Talks, and full details can be found on RMT London Calling.
Dear Colleague,
UPDATE: FAR-RIGHT VIOLENCE
Further to my earlier circular today (NP/196/24) we have become aware that there could be further demonstrations planned by far-right groups aimed at mosques and refugee centres in the coming week.
We are therefore asking members where possible to be in contact with their local mosques, refugee centres and solidarity groups to offer our union's solidarity and support on the ground at a time when they face severe threats and intimidation.
Dear All,
RMT Meeting Invitation | LUL and TfL Pay 2024 - Wednesday 07th August, 16:00 @ YMCA Indian Student Hostel
You are invited to attend a meeting on Wednesday 07th August from 16:00 at MH Gandhi Hall, YMCA Indian Student Hostel, 41 Fitzroy Square, London, W1T 6AQ https://maps.app.goo.gl/A88DhmTaXP61yN958