Dispute materials

Leaflets, posters, newsletters and other materials for use in RMT's industrial disputes

TfL No.1 Branch Newsletter (April 2009)

Submitted by paulrutland on 21 April, 2009 - 13:30

April 2009 TfL No.1 BRANCH April 2009

NEWSLETTER

Despite the overwhelming majority voting for industrial action to force management into meaningful talks on both pay and job cuts, London Underground (LUL) have threatened to silence the membership by having its lawyers use legal loopholes contained in the anti-trade union laws to deny the democratic right to take action.

The RMT will not allow its members to be treated in this way, and will now re-ballot with a campaign for an even bigger majority 'YES' vote. TfL members will also re-ballot to maintain unity throughout any action.

Support Victoria Line Drivers' Strike - a Message to Passengers

Submitted by Janine on 21 April, 2009 - 10:06

Today, Victoria Line drivers are striking. One reason for this is that London Underground will not install safety equipment that stops doors opening on the wrong side of the train.

The safety implications are obvious. How often have you or your children been on a crowded train jammed against a door? If this door opens unexpectedly, you could be seriously injured or even killed.

Victoria Line Dispute - Big Vote for Strike

Submitted by plectrum on 14 April, 2009 - 13:05

Members at the depot can be rightly proud of the massive YES VOTE that has been returned in order to redress some serious injustices and points of issue that management have been ignoring which affect your day to day job. This is despite a massive effort to spread false information and attempt to undermine the democratic process. Let’s remind ourselves of the issues that we are asking you to take strike action over because there is a good chance that management will put a big effort in to persuade you the issues don’t exist!

1. REINSTATE CARL CAMPBELL

RMT Members Denied Democratic Right to Strike

Submitted by Janine on 8 April, 2009 - 18:43

Click on '1 attachment' / file name below to download this as a leafelt

DESPITE A MASSIVE DEMOCRATIC MANDATE FOR STRIKE ACTION, RMT MEMBERS ARE BEING DENIED THEIR LEGITIMATE RIGHT TO STRIKE AGAINST A FIVE-YEAR PAY FREEZE, MANAGEMENT BULLYING AND COMPULSORY REDUNDANCIES.

THE OVERWHELMING MAJORITY OF YOU VOTED DEMOCRATICALLY TO TAKE ACTION AS SHOWN BELOW

Q1 Are you prepared to take strike action? Over 83 per cent vote yes Number Voting Yes: 3,165 - Number Voting No: 619

Mass meeting: Jobs / Pay / Justice Dispute

Meeting for all London Underground, ex-Metronet and Transport for London staff

  • hear the industrial action ballot result
  • talk about the action that RMT will take
  • hear reports from your union’s negotiators
  • ask questions
  • join the discussion
    Show your support for RMT’s fight for jobs, pay and justice!

Speakers:

  • John Leach, RMT National President
  • Oliver New, RMT National Executive
  • Steve Hedley, RMT Regional Organiser

Leaflet for G20 Protests

Submitted by Admin on 1 April, 2009 - 10:34

RMT reps and activists will be giving this leaflet on protests organised this week to coincide with the G20 summit. Click '1 attachment' / file name to download it. Read the text below.

RMT supports G20 protests
• Tube staff are on your side.
• A fight for public transport is a fight against climate change
• Support our upcoming strike.

We are on your side!

Vote YES leaflet

Submitted by Admin on 27 March, 2009 - 18:40

This leaflet, aimed at all grades involved in the dispute, sums up the reasons for voting YES. Click '1 attachment' to download it. Read the text below.

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London Underground, Transport for London & ex-Metronet Members

EVERY VOTE COUNTS!
The Ballot Papers are out! VOTE YES for strike action and action short of strike

BULLYING & SPYING: Management have refused to stop bullying staff, and spying on their children.

Trains Health and Safety Council Newsletter March 2009

Submitted by Admin on 27 March, 2009 - 14:53


The new issue of the Trains Health and Safety Council Newsletter reports on the ongoing PTI fiasco,
Connect radio, 5-day block training and the current ballot for industrial action. You can email Trains Health & Safety Council RMT reps at trainsafetycouncil@rmtlondoncalling.org.uk

Click '1 attachment' / file name to download it. Read the text below.

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PTI Fiasco: How confident are you in your OPO equipment?