RMT Executive Statement On Claims For Olympic Period
Submitted by Peter on 17 March, 2012 - 04:20
The RMT Executive through the General Grades Committee has issued the following statement and poster for notice boards to reiterate and clarify the RMT's position on members entitlements for the Olympic period.
“We reiterate our stance that all grades of transport employees are entitled to a decent financial reward for their efforts transporting huge numbers of passengers during the Olympics and are entitled to take leave during the summer, and that working conditions and important agreements should not and need not be attacked in order to facilitate Olympic running.”
More news and updates on the RMT's negotiations for a suitable Olympic bonus throughout the London Transport Regional Council's sphere of influence can be read here.
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