The failure to agree over S-Stock Shoe Gear Replacements and Breaches of the Fleet Core Work Agreement. Following some further discussions with the Company, a report was received from the Lead Officer and the National Executive Committee has now taken the decision to inform LUL that we are in dispute and will be balloting members for strike action and action short of a strike.
A copy of a new contract that Interserve intend to introduce for staff on its LUL contract has recently been received and an initial consultation process has commenced. To date, one meeting has taken place with the Company and the Lead Officer has already had cause to write to Interserve to insist that there is no implementation until the consultation process has concluded. The Union will continue to monitor this situation.
The RMT are to hold a demo to bring the wider issues of cleaners on LUL straight to the Mayors. doorstep
June 23 0900 City Hall
The RMT are pleased to advise you that we have some good news with regards to Brother Glen Hart.
Shortly Glen will be able to return to his normal duties in his job at work.
This is great news for Glen, the union and all of us. Justice and common sense has prevailed.
Solidarity wins
Following the announcement of the start of Night Tube, General Secretary Mick Cash said; “There are major unresolved issues in relation to the Tube Lines engineering workforce and it is imperative that the company now moves quickly to address the points at the core of that dispute and reaches a proper negotiated settlement with the union that doesn’t leave that essential group of workers disadvantaged on conditions and pensions.
Please note that the Met Craft Club will be meeting on Friday the 13th May and NOT Wednesday 11th May as previously advertised. The meeting venue is the same. For more info please email themetcraftclub@yahoo.co.uk
Apologies for any incovenience caused.
The Metropolitan Line currently run a craft club at Harrow on the Hill. You don't need to work on the Metropolitan Line or necessarily have any craft skills to join. Anybody is welcome. The next meeting takes place on Wednesday 11th May in the meeting room at Harrow on the Hill between 12:00hrs and 15:30hrs. If you have any needles, crochet needles or yarn that you would like to bring along this would be extremely helpful, and any unwanted items which people would like to donate will be grately received.
Do you or anyone you know wish to become a Union Learning Rep? Neasden Branch currently has a vacancy for Union Learning Rep (Metropolitan South). If you're unsure what being a ULR entails, please read the attached document. This position is open to all grades. Nominations will be accepted at the next branch meeting on Wednesday 18th May.
RMT London Transport Region
Assemble Clerkenwell Green 1130
RMT LT Region social event
Silver Cross Whitehall from 1500
LT Regional Council 28 April 1630
London Transport Regional Council 12 Pins Finsbury Park 1630 28 April
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Reports from Regional Organiser John Leach