Decisions of RMT's Council of Executives, and of RMT's General Grades Committee (the section of the Council of Executives which deals with industrial matters for railway and other non-shipping grades)
That we note the resolution from our Finsbury Park Branch regarding the unacceptable levels of track noise on the line; that puts the travelling public and our driver members under considerable discomfort and may be a dangerous distraction and/or may obscure safety critical messages from the Controller.
That we note the report from the Lead Officer that talks yesterday and today have produced a potential resolution to the excessive track noise, with short–mid and long term fixes that will ease, minimise and then remove this unacceptable situation put upon our members and travelling public.
Subject: LONE WORKING, NIGHT TUBE STAFF – LONDON UNDERGROUND
That we note the report from the Lead Officer that the company have conceded all our issues of dispute.
We instruct the General Secretary to close the file and advise the company we are no longer in dispute.
Congratulations to our members, representatives, branches and the Lead Officer; and all are urged to remain vigilant.
Members to be advised by email & text.
Piccadilly Line West, Finsbury Park Branches & the London Transport Regional Council to be advised.
Subject: MEAL RELIEF POINT, ARNOS GROVE DEPOT – LONDON UNDERGOUND
We instruct the General Secretary to place an updated report back in front of this NEC; and to combine this file to create a new file: “ Night Tube Issues – Piccadilly Line.”
Piccadilly & District Line West, Finsbury Park branches & the London Transport Regional Council to be advised.
Subject: RECOGNITION – WILSON JAMES
That we congratulate our members, DLR Branch and the Organisation Unit for securing this recognition agreement.
We instruct the General Secretary to advise the company of our acceptance, and render our members and reps all assistance.
Members to be advised by email & text.
Docklands Light Railway Branch & the London Transport Regional Council to be advised.
Subject: DISMISSAL, MEMBER, CSA, PICCADILLY CIRCUS AREA – LONDON UNDERGROUND
That we note the resolution and share the concerns of our Bakerloo Line Branch around the arbitrary discounting of evidence and severity of sanction in comparison to
similar cases.
We therefore instruct the General Secretary to pursue the following course of defensive actions should our member’s coming appeal not result in his reinstatement; in line with the resolution:
Subject: RATES OF PAY & CONDITIONS OF SERVICE – ISS (KAD SECURITY CONTRACT)
That we note the report on file, and that our workplace representative has consulted the members and the Lead Officer recommends acceptance of the offer which constitutes a
3.4% rise in pay across various grades.
We congratulate our members, representatives, DLR Branch, Lead Officer and Ray Shackleton for obtaining this deal.
We instruct the General Secretary to advise the company of our acceptance.
Members to be advised by email & text.
Subject: BREAKDOWN IN INDUSTRIAL RELATIONS, TRAIN OPERATORS, CENTRAL LINE – LONDON UNDERGROUND
That we note the meeting with Drivers Local and Functional Representatives took place, and that it was reported that:
It was reported that progress made at talks is taking a while to filter down due to resistance from local management.
Subject: BREAKDOWN IN INDUSTRIAL RELATIONS, TRAIN OPERATORS, VICTORIA LINE – LONDON UNDERGROUND
That we note the meeting with Drivers Local and Functional Representatives took place, and that discussions are ongoing with local meetings with the company.
It was agreed that members of the Trains Functional Council will also continue to address this matter with the company, and report on progress to the Lead Officer in
early October.
We instruct the General Secretary to place an updated report in front of this NEC.
Subject: ATTENDANCE AT WORK PROCEDURE – LONDON UNDERGROUND
That we note the resolution from our TfL No1 & LUL MATS Grades Branch; and instruct the General Secretary to issue an urgent yellow RMT circular reminding all applicable London Underground staff of the RMT position regarding the LUL Attendance at Work policy.
Also restating previously issued advice relating to associated LUL paperwork that staff may be asked to sign.
TfL No1 & LUL MATS Grades Branch & the London Transport Regional Council to be advised.