Circulars from RMT head office about issues in our region
From General Secretary Bob Crow
LONDON UNDERGROUND’S BREACHES OF CASUALISATION SETTLEMENT
I write to advise you that the ballot of my members has now concluded and the result is as follows: -
From RMT General Secretary Bob Crow
Following the recent news that G4S has grossly underemployed the number of security guards required for Olympic events, I have written to employers with members working in the London area. I have asked them to inform me of their mitigations for ensuring the safety and security of RMT members during the Olympic Games.
I am writing to you to remind you that you have the right to withdraw yourself from imminent and serious danger should you have genuine concern for your safety.
From RMT London Transport Regional organiser
Here is a signed off copy of London Underground's plans for driverless trains, and unstaffed stations it includes the signatures of several senior engineers and indeed that of Howard Collins himself.
The General secretary has asked me to share the document with you our reps and branches so that you can inform our members accordingly.
Here are a few key points for your attention
From RMT General Secretary Bob Crow
I would like to encourage all branches and activists to attend this year’s commemoration of the Burston Strike School. As in previous years RMT wants to have as large a presence as possible at this important event in the trade union calendar.
We will commemorate the longest strike in history, and celebrate the people who continue to fight for trade union rights, working class education, democracy in the countryside, and international solidarity.
From RMT General Secretary Bob Crow
“In response to LUL’s statement given on Thursday 5 July at 16:00 at ACAS, RMT is not arguing about the use of ICSAs working on stations alongside established staff. We are, however, totally opposed to ICSAs being counted towards minimum numbers for keeping a station open or for evacuation purposes.
On 2 April 2008, Gerry Duffy, LUL’s Director of Employee Relations, signed an agreement with RMT and TSSA which clearly states that the minimum staffing level for each station is:
The date of this year’s Tolpuddle Martyrs’ Festival is the weekend of 13-15 July. This is an excellent and very popular event commemorating some of the pioneers of trade unionism. The procession and rally will take place on the Sunday 15 July.
More details here.
Have a look at the Tolpuddle Martyrs’ Museum website too, it has lots of information and details about the event.
From RMT General Secretary Bob Crow
I am writing to remind you about this year’s Tolpuddle Martyrs’ Festival and Durham Miners’ Gala taking place in a few weeks time.
The date of this year’s Tolpuddle Martyrs’ Festival is the weekend of 13-15 July. This is an excellent and very popular event commemorating some of the pioneers of trade unionism. The procession and rally will take place on the Sunday 15 July.
OLYMPIC RECOGNITION AND REWARD – FIRST GREAT WESTERN
I write to inform you that First Great Western has totally refused to discuss or agree at Company Council level, the working arrangements for our members during the Olympic and Paralympic periods. Therefore, the matter has been subject to recent consideration by the General Grades Committee and the following decision has been taken:
OLYMPIC RECOGNITION & REWARD – FIRST CAPITAL CONNECT
I have now received a formal offer from First Capital Connect in respect to working during the London Olympics. The offer is as follows:
Customer Services (Stations and Revenue Protection)
OLYMPIC RECOGNITION & REWARD – C2C
I have now received a formal offer from c2c in respect to working during the London Olympics. The offer is as follows: