ASLEF

Rail unions write to prime minister: this is not the time to run more trains

Britain's three rail unions - ASLEF, RMT and TSSA - have written to Prime Minister Boris Johnson, Nicola Sturgeon, the First Minister of Scotland, Mark Drakeford, the First Minister of Wales, and Sadiq Khan, the Mayor of London, saying this is not the time to lift the lockdown and run more trains.

The joint letter - signed by Mick Whelan, general secretary of ASLEF; Mick Cash, general secretary of RMT; and Manuel Cortes, general secretary of TSSA - says it is 'completely unacceptable' to put the lives of passengers and rail staff at risk.

RMT Congratulates All Tube Workers On Solid Action

RMT General Secretary Mick Cash has saluted the tube workforce for solid, united and determined dtrike action and demanded that LU return to serious negotiations.

General Secretary Mick Cash said;

"RMT congratulates the 20,000 members of all four tube unions who have stood united, solid and determined today and who have shown the world that ‎you can stand and fight for workplace justice if you are organised and strong. They are a credit to the entire trade union movement.

RMT Lays Out Future Of Every Job Matters Dispute

  • LU crumbled and acceded to critical demands placed on them by this union
  • Union’s position remains the same: no job cuts, no ticket office closures and no to austerity on London’s Underground.
  • Union is particularly concerned on the statements made by LU Directors that they will be coming for our member’s pensions.
  • Strike pay to be discussed

GGC Decision

ASLEF Branch Motions Supports RMT Activist Mark Harding

ASLEF Longsight Branch have called on their union to support RMT activist Mark harding who was arrested on a picket line during our 'Every Job Matters' industrial action. The motion passed by Longsight branch was backed unanimously.

The motion
Emergency Branch Res Feb 2014 Longsight Branch

Mike Harding, branch secretary of the Hammersmith and city RMT, is being victimised for carrying out his legitimate trade union activities

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.

RMT Pursues Fair Representation in Review Of London Underground Machinery Of Negotiation

We note the correspondence from London Underground Ltd and wish to continue with the status quo pending the review of the Machinery. We instruct the General Secretary to seek agreement with ASLEF regarding this, and to ensure that the strongest possible representations are made during the review for a fair allocation of representatives in line with our previous and any future decisions.

We merge this file with LUL/0005 - MACHINERY OF NEGOTIATION AND CONSULTATION – LONDON UNDERGROUND