Media Coverage: LU Plans to Cut Tripcock Testing Frequency
After RMT "blew the whistle" on London Underground's plan to cut the frequency of tripcock testing, there has been significant media coverage of the issue, including:
- BBC: Tube train safety checks change sparks union row
- Evening Standard: Safety fears as Tube bosses plan to cut inspections on train emergency brakes
- LondonNet: Tube train safety checks change sparks union row
- The Independent: Union Row Over Tube Maintenance
There have also been several similar reports in local newspapers and websites.
London Underground has now agreed to meet RMT to discuss this issue, on 4 November.
- Press releases on this site are taken from www.rmt.org.uk.
- 8923 reads
> RMT National News
RMT general secretary Eddie Dempsey said: “I am deeply concerned to hear reports of multiple people stabbed onboard an LNER train tonight.
RAIL union RMT has suspended strike action planned for Saturday November 1, following talks with the company to resolve issues regarding the undermining of safety-critical roles and threats to safety and jobs.
Maritime union RMT, will ballot members at Svitzer Terminals for industrial action, following the company's continued failure to apply sick pay in line with long-standing union agreements.
BUS union RMT welcomed the Bus Services Act becoming law as a step towards stemming the decline of the industry.
Offshore energy union RMT expressed deep concerns today following the news that Petrofac has gone into receivership, placing the jobs and livelihoods of offshore and onshore in jeopardy.
- ‹ previous
- 10 of 12
- next ›





