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He's my brother - RIP Leon Brumant

 

The tragic death of Leon on Friday April 22 has shocked and saddened all of his friends and comrades in the RMT.

Here are a few thoughts and words from RMT members

There is a Facebook page dedicated to tributes to Leon and a page for donations.

https://www.facebook.com/Leon-Brumant-Memorial-Page-1593897454260338/

https://www.gofundme.com/2dzqfs5z

 

He's my brother - RIP Leon Brumant

Union Rep Situation Following 'Fit For The Future-Stations.'

Please note that any Reps who have been affected by a move under the 'Fit for the Future' will be expected to fulfill their current role until the end of this term even if they have moved locations. A 're-shuffle' of Reps (where required) will take place at the annual Rep's Elections at the end of the year.

Report: ETF Women's Mid-Term Conference and Committee meeting, Bucharest, 12-13 April

INTRODUCTION/CONTEXT
  • The opening address stressed the importance of women workers organising in a male-dominated industry and the context of women's struggles in a time of austerity and terrorism.
  • There was a minute’s silence for the victims of terror attacks.

Report to RMT Women's Conference 2016: ETF Women's Committee

WHAT IS THE ETF?

The European Transport Workers’ Federation, linking transport trade unions across Europe. RMT is one of several UK affiliates.

Its Women’s Committee includes nominees from various countries and sectors. I am a member of the Committee for the term 2013-2017.

 

PRIORITY CAMPAIGN 1 – VIOLENCE AGAINST WOMEN TRANSPORT WORKERS

Despite having no funding for this campaign, we have been able to take a couple of useful initiatives: