RMT official circulars
Right To Carry Over Statutory Annual Leave Entitlement Due To Sickness
Submitted by admin on 17 March, 2013 - 19:43
From RMT General Secretary Bob Crow
Further to my Circular No IR/131/13 dated the 25th February 2013 with regards to the above matter and where I informed you of the important court ruling on annual leave under the Working Time Regulations. As you may recall, I again wrote to London Underground raising our concerns over their decision not to update or publish company policies to reflect the changes to case law.
3.8% Pay Rise For Tube Lines Workers
Submitted by Peter2 on 3 March, 2013 - 03:22
From RMT General Secretary Bob Crow
RATES OF PAY AND CONDITIONS OF SERVICE 2010 – 2015 TUBE LINES
You will be aware that we are currently in year 4 of the 5 year pay. It was agreed that year 4 would be based on the actual RPI in January 2013 which is published in February 2013 + 0.5% or a minimum 2% whichever is the greater.
Therefore I write to advise you that the RPI figure for January 2013 was 3.3%, which means an increase in pay for this year of 3.8%, effective from 1st April 2013.
I have been advised that the company will implement this from April 2013.
Broadsheet Created For Campaign Against Job Cuts
Submitted by admin on 22 January, 2013 - 19:11
The RMTs new broadsheet 'We Can Stop Job Cuts' for the London Transport Region, is now available for distribution in workplaces. The RMT's London Region acting Regional Secretary said "Please could representatives make arrangements for collection accordingly for direct distribution into workplaces in accordance with the General Grades Committee’s decision. When you come, you will find a collection sheet and you are asked to put your name and workplace on it just so we know where the papers have gone.
Nominating For Young Members' Conference
Submitted by Peter2 on 3 January, 2013 - 16:27
The application form for this conference is attached below
From RMT General Secretary Bob Crow
Young Members’ Conference 2013
I am pleased to advise you that we will be holding the 2013 RMT Young Members’ Conference in Newcastle upon Tyne. The Conference opens with a Reception event for delegates on Thursday 21st February; all delegates are invited to attend. The Conference proper opens at 10.00hrs Friday 22nd February and closes at 14.00hrs Saturday 23rd February 2013.
Inquiry Into Public Transport Services For Disabled People
Submitted by Peter2 on 2 January, 2013 - 22:01
RMT General Secretary Bob Crow has written to members regarding the Transport Select Committee's inquiry into the effectiveness of legislation relating to transport for disabled people. The London Transport Region's Executive Commitee member Janine Booth has already commented - highlighted below. Members are encouraged to do so to. Contact details are at the bottom of the article.
Letter from Bob Crow
National Conference Of Station And Associated Grades
Submitted by admin on 2 January, 2013 - 21:38
Please find below the successful resolutions passed at the 2012 National Conference of Station and Associated Grades and the appropriate General Grades Committee decision for each resolution.
FATIGUE – STATION & REVENUE GRADES (HSR/)
Resolution
TFL And Tube Lines Pensions Compared
Submitted by admin on 13 December, 2012 - 17:58
From RMT General Secretary Bob Crow
As you will be aware the dispute with Tube Lines management regarding pension and travel equality will be reaching a significant stage over the Christmas period as a result of possible further industrial action. It is therefore important that members are fully aware of the issues involved so that they can make an informed decision when supporting this action.
RMT Black And Ethnic Minority Conference 2013
From RMT General Secretary Bob Crow
I am pleased to inform you that the 2013 National Black and Ethnic Minority Members’ Conference will take place in Glasgow on Thursday 21st and Friday 22nd March 2013. The venue is the STUC, 333 Woodlands Road, Glasgow G3 6NG .
RMT Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual & Transgender Conference 2013
From General Secretary Bob Crow
I am pleased to inform you that the National LGBT Members’ Conference has been extended to take place over two days. The next conference will be in Blackpool on Friday 17th and Saturday 18th May 2013 at The Best Western Carlton Hotel, 282-286 North Promenade, Blackpool FY1 2EZ.
RMT Women's Conference 2013
From General Secretary Bob Crow
I am pleased to inform you that the 2013 National Women’s Conference will take place in Nottingham on Friday 8th and Saturday 9th March 2013. The venue is The Ramada, Nottingham City Centre, 19-21 Wollaton Street, Nottingham NG1 5FW.
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