News, reports and information for RMT members on Tube Lines
Details on the Pensions & Passes dispute can be found here.
Please see the attached letter that was sent to London Underground, raising concerns of our ex-TubeLines members who are at a significant detriment through Transformation, compared to other members
The RMT have written to London Underground and TfL demanding a freeze on redeployment.
We have a number of RMT members who are in the redeployment pool, with the clock ticking down for them to find a new role within 13 weeks.
FIXED TERM CONTRACTS, WORKSHOP STAFF, PICCADILLY LINE – TUBE LINES (LUL/13/2)
Further to my previous Circular (IR/298/17, 13th July 2017), and following the massive ‘YES’ vote by members in the recent ballot, RMT Reps had a strong position during talks with the Company and after a number of meetings, the following proposal was received:-
The Company commits to transfer all 35 FTC staff to permanent FTE contracts
We salute the determination of our Members in the rock solid ballot turnout and yes vote in their resolve to halt the attempted introduction of a two-tier work force in the LU Piccadilly Line Fleet area; with all the detriments encapsulated for our present members; and to seek proper ongoing employment for future members joining the company.
We also note the report from our Lead Officer and that some movement was secured at yesterday’s Director level meeting; but not enough in terms of our Members aspirations.
Action in Piccadilly Line/Tube Lines workshop dispute
Tube union RMT today confirmed action by staff in the Piccadilly Line workshops at Northfields and Cockfosters Depots in a dispute over an attempt by Tube Lines to create a two-tier workforce by driving a coach and horses through current agreements and recruiting 35 new staff on fixed term contracts.
FIXED TERM CONTRACTS, WORKSHOP STAFF, PICCADILLY LINE – TUBE LINES (LUL/13/2)
FIXED TERM CONTRACTS, WORKSHOP STAFF, PICCADILLY LINE – LONDON UNDERGROUND (LUL/13/2)
At a recent meeting with Tube Lines, the Company announced its intention to recruit 35 new staff to work in workshops on the Piccadilly Line on a 2 year fixed term contract. The work is necessary to enable 24-hour lifting of the trains to replace damaged wheels due to problems with rail head contamination (leaf fall) and wheel flats on the line.
The RMT have achieved a significant victory in the Tube Lines Pay, Pensions and Night Tube disputes. A good pay deal has been secured, as well as pension parity for all Tube Lines members. This long running dispute has been won because of the hard work of RMT activists and representatives.
The letter below from General Secretary Mick Cash outlines the dispute, and the full deal is attached.
In Solidarity,
John Leach
London Transport Regional Organiser
Letter from General Secretary
DISCIPLINARY/SPAD PROCEDURE, SHUNTERS – TUBE LINES AP JNP (LUL/4/4)
Further to my previous Circular (IR/189/16, 7th July 2016), the ballot has concluded with the following result:-
Question: Are you prepared to take strike action?
Total Votes Cast 56
Number Voting ‘Yes’ 52
Number Voting ‘No’ 4
Spoilt Papers 0
Question: Are you prepared to take industrial action short of a strike?
DISCIPLINARY/SPAD PROCEDURE, SHUNTERS – TUBE LINES AP JNP (LUL/4/4)