What is a National Executive Committee decision?

This article is an 'executive decision' which has been written by the RMT National Executive Committee. The National Executive is the union's governing body in between AGMs. Its decisions set out what the union will do on a particular issue.

These decisions can often be brief, and may be one of several passed over a period of time. To get a better understanding or find out more information about what the RMT is doing, speak to your rep or attend your branch or Regional Council meeting.

GGC Decision to Escalate Action for Eamonn and Arwyn

TO ALL RMT TRAIN OPERATORS AND INSTRUCTOR OPERATORS AT ELEPHANT AND CASTLE AND QUEENS PARK TRAINCREW DEPOTS

Dear Colleagues,

DISMISSAL – EAMONN LYNCH – TRAIN OPERATOR - LUL

I write to you with further clarification in this matter and below you will find the latest General Grades Committee decision: -

“That we note the request of our Bakerloo Line branch that we suspend the strike action on 20th to 21st February due to demand from members across London Underground to escalate the fight for reinstatement of our sacked reps via a ballot of all driver members. We agree with the sentiments of this request and therefore instruct the General Secretary to suspend the strike action called by our previous decision and instruct members to work normally. This matter to be placed back in front of us when the Regional Council reports on members wishes regarding escalation.”

I shall keep you advised of developments.

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TO ALL RMT TRAIN OPERATORS AND INSTRUCTOR OPERATORS AT MORDEN

Dear Colleagues,

DISCIPLINARY - ARWYN THOMAS – TRAIN OPERATOR – LUL

I write to you with further clarification and below you will find the latest General Grades Committee decision:-

“That in light of our decision on ‘Dismissal – Eamonn Lynch – Train Operator –London Underground (GWW 15/2/11). We also instruct the General Secretary to suspend the strike action of our Morden drivers on 20th -21st February and instruct members to work normally.

This matter to be placed back in front of us when the Regional Council reports on members wishes regarding escalation of this dispute.

We further instruct the General Secretary to make clear to membership and the employer that we continue to fight for the reinstatement of our sacked representatives.”

I will continue to keep you updated of any further developments.

Yours Sincerely

Bob Crow
General Secretary

What is a National Executive Committee decision?

This article is an 'executive decision' which has been written by the RMT National Executive Committee. The National Executive is the union's governing body in between AGMs. Its decisions set out what the union will do on a particular issue.

These decisions can often be brief, and may be one of several passed over a period of time. To get a better understanding or find out more information about what the RMT is doing, speak to your rep or attend your branch or Regional Council meeting.