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IN TWO separate disputes over the victimisation of RMT London Underground activists the union today announced action in support of train operators Eamon Lynch and Arwyn Thomas.
From Bob Crow, General Secretary
I write to advise branches that the ballot results have been received from the scrutineer and are detailed below for your information:-
Elephant and Castle Station
Are you prepared to take Strike Action?
Total Votes Cast 2
Number Voting ‘Yes’ 1
Number Voting ‘No’ 1
Spoilt Papers 0
Are you prepared to take industrial action short of a strike?
Total Votes Cast 2
Number Voting ‘Yes’ 2
Number Voting ‘No’ 0
I write to advise branches that the ballot results have been received from the scrutineer and are detailed below for your information.
Morden Traincrew Depot
Are you prepared to strike action?
Votes Cast 59
Number Voting ‘Yes’ 30
Number Voting ‘No’ 29
Spoilt Papers 0
Are you prepared to take industrial action short of a strike?
Votes Cast 59
Number Voting ‘Yes’ 44
From Bob Crow, General Secretary:
I write to advise branches that brother Ravi Sooriah has been dismissed by LUL following an incident of wrong side opening. It is our firm belief that he is being victimised and has been very harshly treated by management. Following a resolution from his branch the General Secretary has decided to ballot all train grade members at West Ruislip for strike action and industrial action short of a strike. Preparations for the ballot are currently taking place and I shall keep branches advised of any further developments.
This resolution, submitted by Finsbury Park branch and seconded by Stratford no.1 branch, was carried unanimously by the November meeting of the Regional Council:
This Union will not accept the introduction of 5 rounders on the Victoria Line.
IN TWO separate disputes over the victimisation of RMT London Underground activists the union announced today ballots for action in support of train operators Eamon Lynch and Arwyn Thomas.
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There was standing room only in the large function room at Ganleys in Morden. A packed branch / strike meeting kicked off the campaign to defend long standing RMT activist Arwyn Thomas from disciplinary charges following allegations made against him by strike breakers. Morden train operator Arwyn Thomas has been a NUR/RMT member for over 29 years.
Meeting opened at 1445
Present: D O’Hanlon, F Curtis, D O’Hare, G Pugh, V Thomas, G Williams, B McMunn, A Thomas, U Mirza, W Reid, B O’Dowd, D Rayfield, A Leach, N Hodgson and R Marshall
Apologies: G Watson, G Doyle, J T – Pinnock, J McDaid and N Eivers
Amendments to the minutes
None
Agreement of Minutes
Moved and agreed
Matters arising from the minutes
None
Membership report
Eamonn Lynch's Appeal was heard yesterday 25th of October. He was represented by Assistant General Secretary Pat Sikorski. Pat and Eamonn were informed by the Appeal Chairman that they would be informed on Friday of the decision.
RMT health and safety rep, Eamonn Lynch was sacked by London Underground yesterday 13th of October.
Eamonn was sacked for making an error while driving a train on Network Rail. But Eamonn's error was to follow instructions from the Network Rail signaller and the Bakerloo Line Control room. Indeed, the sacking panel said he should have refused those instruction. So Eamonn was sacked for not refusing to work on the grounds of health and safety! Despite his representative, Regional Organiser Brian Whitehead ripping the charges to shreds, Eamonn was summarily dismissed.