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What is a National Executive Committee decision?

This article is an 'executive decision' which has been written by the RMT National Executive Committee. The National Executive is the union's governing body in between AGMs. Its decisions set out what the union will do on a particular issue.

These decisions can often be brief, and may be one of several passed over a period of time. To get a better understanding or find out more information about what the RMT is doing, speak to your rep or attend your branch or Regional Council meeting.

RMT Proposal For Boxing Day Working Improvements Rejected

We note that ASLEF has resolved its dispute with London Underground Ltd, reaching a settlement that drivers who work on Boxing Day will receive a £350 payment and that this is financed through amendments to the Train Operators Resourcing Agreement (TOPRA). These amendments cause some detriment to drivers, particularly newer drivers, who may find themselves unable to move to the depot of their choice for a longer period of time. RMT is not party to this agreement, and does not accept that working conditions should be sold in this way.

We further note that following a thorough discussion at a meeting of our drivers' representatives, RMT proposed amendments, in particular that: drivers who work on Boxing Day should have the option of two additional days leave rather than the £350 payment; and that drivers are able to move work location more easily and promptly. Unfortunately, LUL (and ASLEF) were unwilling to accept these entirely fair proposals.

We further note that this LUL-ASLEF agreement applies only to drivers. Working on Boxing Day is onerous for workers of any grade, not just drivers. We therefore instruct the lead officer to place on the agenda of the next LUL Company Council meeting a proposal that workers of all grades be paid £350 or offered two additional leave days should they work on Boxing Day. We will not offer detrimental changes to working conditions in exchange for this. We believe that it is justified through past productivity increases, particularly the increase in passengers numbers, stations opening and train service frequency on Boxing Day.

Reports and developments are to be placed in front of us.

London Transport Regional Council, branches and London Underground representatives to be advised.

What is a National Executive Committee decision?

This article is an 'executive decision' which has been written by the RMT National Executive Committee. The National Executive is the union's governing body in between AGMs. Its decisions set out what the union will do on a particular issue.

These decisions can often be brief, and may be one of several passed over a period of time. To get a better understanding or find out more information about what the RMT is doing, speak to your rep or attend your branch or Regional Council meeting.