Jubilee Line drivers to be balloted over increased weekend working

INTRODUCTION OF WTT15 – TRAIN OPERATORS – JUBILEE LINE, LONDON UNDERGROUND

The following resolution was recently received from Neasden Branch:-

“This branch notes that London Underground is proposing to introduce Working Timetable 15 from 20th May 2018.

Following a recent schedules meeting and scrutiny by our representatives it became clear that the introduction of WTT15 would increase the volume of weekend working which is in breach of the pay dispute resolution agreement dated 21st May 2016.

No improvements have since been made and we request the NEC to enter into dispute with London Underground on this matter and to ballot all Train Operator and Instructor Operator members (with the exception of Night Tube Train Operators) on the Jubilee Line for strike action and action short of strike action.

Work life balance is important to all of us and it’s crucial that we hold London Underground management to the commitments they have previously made to us on these issues.

I urge you all to pass this motion and send a strong message to London Underground that enough is enough”.

This matter has been considered by the National Executive Committee, which has taken the following decision:-

“We note the resolution from Neasden Branch; and that the company are pursuing the following agenda against our members and this union:

- Bringing in a timetable for Train Operators on the Jubilee Line which increases weekend working
- Thereby breaching the pay dispute resolution agreement of 21st May 2016
- Imposing the new timetable on 20th May 2018 without exhausting the Machinery (LU MONC)

Therefore, we instruct the General Secretary to write to the company advising them we are now in dispute with them over this matter, and to immediately commence a ballot of Train Operator and Instructor Operator members (with the exception of Night Tube Train Operators) on the Jubilee Line for strike action and action short of strike action.

Members to be advised by e-mail and text.

Neasden and Jubilee Line South Branches and the London Transport Regional Council to be advised”.

I am currently acting in accordance with the above decision and will keep you advised of all further developments.

Yours sincerely

Mick Cash
General Secretary