RMT official circulars

Circulars from RMT head office about issues in our region

Members raising renewed concerns over safety as new strain of COVID rips through our communities

RMT issues renewed guidance to members as new COVID strain ramps up risks

Specialist transport union RMT today issued fresh guidance to members across all sectors reminding them of their right to a safe working environment as the new strain of COVID 19 ramps up the risks to staff and passengers alike.

In the guidance the union says;

TfL pension proposals "an outrageous attack on our members retirement expectations"

Dear Colleague,

TFL PENSION FUND - INDEPENDENT REVIEW

The RMT are advised that the Commissioner for TfL on 11th December 2020 announced the publication of an Independent Panel Review of TfL which recommends that a commission is established to review the TfL Pension Fund.

New year message to RMT members

31st December 2020

 

New Year Message to RMT Members

Dear Colleague,

No one could have predicted at the start of 2020 that we would experience a year like the one we are now closing the book on. 

Transport workers have found themselves right in the front line of the COVID-19 pandemic, charged with the responsibility of keeping this country, and it's NHS staff and other key groups, moving while the virus has ripped through our communities. 

TfL financial review "a disgraceful document that seeks to justify imposing job cuts"

22nd December 2020

Dear Colleague,

INDEPENDENT PANEL REVIEW - TRANSPORT FOR LONDON

TfL recently released the full report from the Independent Panel Review, commissioned by the Mayor, which focuses on increased funding and cost-savings. RMT attended a meeting regarding the report and the Union has already made it clear to TfL that this review is an attack on staff.

Cubic pay offer accepted

RATES OF PAY & CONDITIONS OF SERVICE 2020 - CUBIC TRANSPORTATION SYSTEMS (TFL/0001/CTS)

Following discussions with the Company regarding the above, the offer which was received in full and final settlement of our claim was as follows:-

A 1.5% increase, effective from 1st April 2020

This offer applies to both the UTS Technicians and London Cycle Hire Contracts.

RMT secures important assurances over ABM introduction of mobile devices

INTRODUCTION OF MOBILE DEVICES, CLEANERS - ABM (LUL/27/2)

Further to my previous Circular (IR/339/20, 27th August 2020), the Lead Officer has had discussions with ABM over its introduction of mobile devices and I am pleased to advise that following these talks, a number of important assurances and protections have been secured for members, including:-