Women
Results Of RMT Survey Of Women Members: Sexism In The Transport Sector
Submitted by Peter on Sun, 29/01/2012 - 20:45
What actions do you think would help get rid of the sexist culture in your work place?
- Awareness of what is/what is not acceptable.
- Definitely more awareness training. More women in senior positions.
- It's mostly the over 50's in the workplace as they are still stuck in the 1960's era!!
- Have women on the board of directors would be nice!
- There is a culture that says if you're not one of the "lads" i.e. Drink, swear or object to any discrimination you're attacked.
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Dates For Your RMT Diary - Equalities Conferences And Advisory Meetings For 2012
Submitted by Peter on Mon, 16/01/2012 - 04:33EQUALITY DATES 2012
RMT Women's Training Course
Submitted by admin on Thu, 20/10/2011 - 14:51RMT London Transport region is running a 2-day course for women RMT representatives and RMT women who want to get more active in the union.
- DATES - two Tuesdays : 17th and 31st January 2012
- TIME - 9.30am – 4.30pm
- PLACE - WEA Learning Centre, 96 – 100 Clifton Street, London EC2A 4TP
We are running the course in conjunction with the Workers' Educational Association, accredited by the TUC.
National Women's Advisory Committee - who represents us?
Submitted by admin on Sun, 17/01/2010 - 11:56The following women have been elected to represent the London Transport region on RMT's National Women's Advisory Committee:
- Val Barzey, LU Engineering branch
- Jenny Rose, Neasden branch
- Carol Foster, TfL no.1 branch
- Elaine Holness, Jubilee South and East London line branch
- Zehra Nazim, Finsbury Park branch
TUC Women’s Conference
The TUC Women's Conference will be held from the 14th to 16th March 2012.
You can read about the 2011 conference on the TUC website here.
More details will be added as we receive them.
Women's Advisory Meeting
National Women’s Advisory Committee meetings:
23 May
19 September
8 November
all to be held in Thompsons Conference Suite commencing at 14.00 hours.
More details will be added as we get them.
Women's Advisory Meeting
National Women’s Advisory Committee meetings:
23 May
19 September
8 November
all to be held in Thompsons Conference Suite commencing at 14.00 hours.
More details will be added as we get them.
Women's Advisory Meeting
National Women’s Advisory Committee meetings:
23 May
19 September
8 November
all to be held in Thompsons Conference Suite commencing at 14.00 hours.
More details will be added as we get them.
National Women's Conference 2012
Date – 9th & 10th March 2012 (commencing 14.00 on 9th)
Venue – The Weymouth Pavilion, Weymouth
More details will be added as we get them.
Resolution: Support Sindyanna
Submitted by Janine on Fri, 13/01/2012 - 11:02Stratford no.1 branch is submitting this resolution to RMT Women's Conference:
RESOLUTION TO RMT WOMEN’S CONFERENCE: SINDYANNA
We support the work of Sindyanna, the women workers’ cooperative associated with the Workers’ Advice Centre (Maan) in Galilee.
We ask the union to promote its activities and products, and to investigate the possibilities of including Sindyanna products carrying the RMT logo in the union’s range of merchandise.
RMT Survey Leads to Campaign against Sexism at Work
Submitted by Janine on Fri, 09/12/2011 - 11:00Last year, RMT carried out a survey of women members about sexism at work. The results will be posted here soon, and contained many positive suggestions for challenging sexism - which was the purpose of the survey.
RMT Council of Executives decision:
That we note the survey and ask the NWAC how best to take the campaign forward and what format workshops should take. Finally, the Council of Executives to endorse once they are happy with the way forward to have one day courses or special Regional Council meetings on this subject.
RMT Discusses Supporting Women's Refuges
Submitted by Janine on Fri, 09/12/2011 - 11:00RMT Council of Executives decision:
That we place this item back before the Council of Executives for their views and possible amendments. The item is then to be placed again before this Sub-Committee in early 2012 with a view of reaching a consensus.
RMT to Draw Up Women's Training Plan
Submitted by Janine on Fri, 09/12/2011 - 11:00Council of Executives decision:
That we note the resolution from the Women’s Advisory Committee and instruct the General Secretary to produce a draft syllabus for a two day women’s course. This to be drawn up with the advice of the Women’s Advisory Committee but the final syllabus to be endorsed by the Council of Executives when it is happy with its contents. Applicants for these courses will be put to Branches and Regional Councils and placed in front of the Organisation, Training & Education Sub-Committee.
Equal Pay
Submitted by Janine on Fri, 09/12/2011 - 11:00RMT Council of Executives decision:
That we instruct all Lead Officers to raise the issue of equal pay audits with the companies they deal with. We note that only the companies have access to the information necessary to conduct an equal pay audit. Companies must be asked to share the findings of their audits with us.
Resolution to TUC Women's Conference - Women's Rights in Afghanistan
Submitted by Janine on Fri, 11/11/2011 - 17:00RMT's Council of Executives has agreed to submit the following resolution to TUC Women's Conference 2012:
With the announcement that peace talks with the Taliban are contemplated, women’s rights have apparently been forgotten. The treatment of women by the Taliban government was a contravention of their human rights.
Resolution to TUC Women's Conference - Railway Staff Cuts
Submitted by Janine on Fri, 11/11/2011 - 17:00RMT's Council of Executives has agreed to submit this resolution to TUC Women's Conference 2012:
That this Conference is concerned that Government proposals for the main line railway and the actions of London Underground in slashing staff numbers will worsen passenger services through the loss of thousands of frontline workers from trains, stations, ticket offices and safety-critical infrastructure and operational roles.
No to hate crime campaign
Submitted by 1913 Lockout on Tue, 11/10/2011 - 21:32The following resolution submitted by TFL No1 Branch was carried unanimously at the October 27th meeting of the Regional Council.
No to hate crime campaign 17-24-30.org are a non-profit making organisation that have been running vigils in Trafalgar square in October for the last two years. They are currently going through the process to achieve charitable trust status.
This region notes the importance of a collective stand against all forms of hate crime and the hard work done by 17-24-30.org to date.
This region resolves publicise the 17-24-30.org and the affiliation form.
RMTv: We Can Do It - RMT National Women's Advisory Committee
Submitted by Peter on Mon, 26/09/2011 - 12:08The story of the RMT National Women's Advisory Committee and the vital role that it plays in promoting women's issues.
TUC Women And Health & Safety Course
Submitted by Peter on Thu, 22/09/2011 - 12:39
This course is for all reps who would like an opportunity to look at women’s health and safety issues in the workplace.
It will run for 3 consecutive Tuesdays; 1st, 8th and 15th November 2011, 9.30a.m - 4.30p.m at WEA Trade Union Learning Centre, 96 – 100 Clifton Street, London EC2A 4TP. (Map.)
The centre is a short walk from Old Street, Moorgate and Liverpool Street tube stations, Shoreditch stations and on lots of bus routes.
RMT to Campaign Against Violence Against Women
Submitted by Janine on Mon, 05/09/2011 - 16:57Council of Executives decision:
That we fully support the resolution and note our support and affiliation to End Violence Against Women campaign. We instruct the General Secretary to bring to the Equal Rights Sub-Committee a model policy for our Lead Officers to obtain nationwide.
Further, a suitable article for RMT News be drafted by EVAW concentrating on our members' experiences. Reference should be made in the article to the experiences mentioned in the AGM debate and also to the impact of the cuts on women's refuges.
