Biometrics

<img src="/files/thumbsdown.jpg" align="right" hspace="10" width= "240">RMT campaigns against the use of fingerprinting and other biometric methods of booking on and off duty. This is an affront to the rights and civil liberties of the staff expected to do this (usually cleaners and/or other contract workers), and a threat to the jobs of the staff who they currently book on with eg. Station Supervisors).

Use of Fingerprint Machines and Vehicle Transport - Emcor Rail (LU Contract)

RMT General Grades Committee decision:

That we note the resolution from our LU Engineering branch and the report from our Regional Organiser, and our members’ strong objection to Emcor Rail’s attempt to undermine their civil liberties by using fingerprint technology for booking in and out and surveillance of our members by vehicle trackers.