Skills Development Transformation
Submitted by Lorna on 2 April, 2019 - 14:10
The RMT met with London Underground this morning (2nd April) for what the company considered to be the first Skills Development Transformation consultation meeting.
Tube union campaigns for dramatic improvement to Tube air quality
Submitted by Admin on 30 March, 2019 - 14:24
TUBE UNION RMT confirmed today that it will be stepping up the campaign for dramatic improvements in air quality on London Underground amid fears that the situation continues to deteriorate with serious consequences for both staff and passengers alike.
A dossier of issues raised by tube staff includes:
- A number of members suffering with respiratory problems.
- Station staff and drivers having high incidents of chest colds.
- Notable levels of dirt when washing hands and face during or after a shift.
RMT take firm stance against transformation
Submitted by Lorna on 29 March, 2019 - 15:49
**URGENT** for members in affected areas:
Track Access Control, Power Control, Service Control, LUCC, Skills Development, Waste, Pumps, Stations Buildings & Civils and Signals Incidents
TFL/LUL TRANSFORMATION (LUL/15/4)
Official Circular No: IR/125/19 29th March 2019
Dear Colleagues,
Pay update: RMT negotiators determined to achieve progress
Submitted by Admin on 28 March, 2019 - 15:57
29th March 2019
Dear Colleagues,
RATES OF PAY & CONDITIONS OF SERVICE 2019 - LONDON UNDERGROUND
Following our pay submission to London Underground, I am writing to provide you with an update report on the latest developments concerning the negotiations.
Tube stations left unstaffed for 7,500 hours in 2018
Submitted by Admin on 27 March, 2019 - 19:30The RMT has submitted a Freedom of Information request that has revealed that stations were left unstaffed on at least 863 occasions last year, totalling 7490 hours.
This comes in spite of London Underground's promise following the much hated 'Fit for the Future' job cuts plan that all stations would be staffed during traffic hours.
- Read the attached leaflet for further information
Fair Transport Europe: Brussels Demonstration 27 March 2019
RMT is joining forces with transport unions from across Europe on 27 March 2019 in Brussels for the culmination of the Fair Transport Europe campaign.
London Underground Announce Plans for Huge Job Cuts
Submitted by Lorna on 26 March, 2019 - 22:39London Underground announced plans today (Tuesday 26th March) to cut over 100 jobs in their latest round of 'Transformation'. These cuts are being made in multiple areas including, Track Access, Trainers, LUCC, Power and Waste Services.
Central Line ballot result smashes anti union laws and demonstrates resolve to bring LU back in-line!
Submitted by Admin on 26 March, 2019 - 18:56
Subject: BREAKDOWN IN INDUSTRIAL RELATIONS, TRAIN OPERATORS, CENTRAL LINE – LONDON UNDERGROUND
We note that the ballot results are as follows:
Hainault Depot
The result for strike action is as follows:-
Number of members balloted: 35
Total votes cast 19 (54.3%)
Number voting “Yes” 19 (54.3%)
Number voting “No” 0
Spoilt Papers 0
The 40% and 50% thresholds were both met.
Stratford Depot News March 2019
Submitted by Admin on 22 March, 2019 - 15:44
Stratford Depot News is the newsletter for train operators at Stratford depot, produced by RMT actrivists.
In this edition:
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There’s nothing to see here, so carry on driver! TOD rule changes unacceptable
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Disciplined for an accident on duty
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Pay update
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HOT Process Issues
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Staff assaults rise
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Warnings thrown out
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Jubilee South branch meeting 10th of April at 4pm
More Transformation Announced
Submitted by Lorna on 22 March, 2019 - 11:49On Monday 18th March, RMT reps from several Functional Councils (MATS, Service Control, Engineering, Fleet) were told that plans for further reorganisation on London Underground would begin on Monday 25th March. We were not given any further information until yesterday (21st March) when we were invited to attend a large number of staff briefings in different areas of the company.