RMT train driver Reps ask Steve Hedley to answer train drivers' questions on our LU pension fightback.
The RMT has called industrial action over the planned attacks on jobs, pensions and agreements which will take place on the 1st and 3rd of March. Read more at www.rmtlondoncalling.org.uk/fundtfl.
As RMT gets ready to strike on London Underground on the 1st and 3rd of March, to defend our jobs, pensions and agreements RMT regional Organiser John Leach says:
"The rmt has stood up and will continue to stand up and fight for what is right. That is why we are taking strike action, there can be no further delay."
Watch the full video here.
RMT Upfront is the newsletter for London Underground train operators from the RMT Trains Functional Council.
This edition looks at the reasons RMT has called industrial action in our dispute over jobs, pensions and agreements.
Please download the attached newsletter to read more. You can also print it out and distribute it in your train crew accomodation.
London Transport union RMT announces strike action as LU refuses to give assurances on jobs, pensions and working conditions
LONDON TRANSPORT UNION RMT confirmed that members will be taking strike action next month over LU’s continuing refusal to give assurances on jobs, pensions and working conditions in the midst of an on-going financial crisis driven by central Government
The announcement comes in the wake of a recent ballot of over ten thousand members across all grades of LU staff with 94% of members voted to strike.
The action will be taking place as follows:
In the January edition of RMT News, read about LU's plan to slash station jobs and how the RMT is preparing to respond following our successful ballot.
A meeting of all TfL and LUL reps has been called to discuss next steps in the dispute to defend jobs, pay and agreements.
Pleaae see the attached newsletter for details.
19th January 2022
Dear Colleagues,
DEFEND JOBS, PENSIONS AND AGREEMENTS – LONDON UNDERGROUND
INDUSTRIAL ACTION CALLED
As you will be aware, your RMT Reps attended a meeting last week to discuss the solid mandate for action which you and your colleagues returned in the recent ballot. Following further discussions with level 2 reps in each function, the National Executive Committee has considered this matter and taken the decision to call industrial action as detailed below.
RMT Upfront is the newsletter for RMT train drivers on London Underground.
This edition looks at the cuts and attacks that management may attempt, and how we are ready collectively to fight back for our jobs, pensions and agreements.
London Transport Union RMT confirms members vote yes for action as London Underground refuse to give assurances on jobs, pensions and working conditions.
LONDON TRANSPORT UNION RMT confirmed that members voted yes for strike action and action short of a strike in a ballot of over ten thousand members across all grades of LU staff that closed today. 94% of members voted to strike.
The ballot took place after LUL members were refused assurances on jobs, pensions and working conditions in the midst of an on-going financial crisis driven by central Government.
Dear Colleagues,
DEFEND JOBS, PENSIONS AND AGREEMENTS
LONDON UNDERGROUND
I write to advise you that the ballot has now closed and the result is as follows: -
Are you prepared to take strike action?
Number of individuals who were entitled to vote in the ballot: 10,084
Number of votes cast in the ballot: 5,219
Number of individuals answering “Yes” to the question: 4,900