RMT Members Concerned About Olympic Security
Submitted by admin on 20 July, 2012 - 02:25
We note the resolution from Stratford no.1 branch and share our branch’s concern as to the shambolic security and safety arrangements for the Olympics.
We therefore instruct the General Secretary to:
- immediately contact transport authorities and employers in London asking for these concerns to be addressed as a matter of urgency
- circulate to all members in the affected area advice on their legal right to refuse to work on the grounds of health and safety concerns
- place replies and updates in front of us as they are received, and in any case, place this matter back in front of us before the start of the Olympic Games.
Relevant Regional Councils, branches and health & safety representatives to be advised.
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