That we note the resolution from our London Transport Regional Council and understand clearly that the introduction of red tabards across London Underground
stations and the ill-conceived and imposed manner in which this was done is solely driven by the intentional lack of staff on our stations calculated as a cost cutting
exercise.
Subject: TRAIN OPERATOR RECRUITMENT & ALLOCATION TO DEPOTS (2009 AGREEMENT) – LONDON UNDERGROUND
That we note the resolution from London Transport Regional Council relating to the London Underground 2009 Agreement RMT was not party to on train operator headcount; and the detrimental effect it is increasingly having on our members in terms of their ability to take leave, family friendly & flexible arrangements, medically necessary reasonable adjustments, Training, secondments, career development, representation at management meetings including disciplinaries.
Stations Functional Council News has the latest information for London underground station workers from the RMT.
In this edition:
The following motion, raising members' concerns about potentially harmful tunnel dust on London Underground has been unanimously passed by the London Transport Regional Council.
Jubilee South Branch is incredibly concerned about the potential health risks to members from the very high dust levels on London Underground.
At a recent branch meeting we heard reports from both stations and train members about the issues they have faced and health concerns they have:
RMT Women’s get together
The Blue Bar, 4th floor, Royal Festival Hall
7th February, 1230hrs onward.
Indoor picnic type event to meet other RMT women and chat about RMT business and anything else. Drop in before or after work or stay for the afternoon.
No agenda, no obligation to buy food or drinks, refreshments provided or bring your own if you wish.
No babysitter? No problem, child friendly venue, bring the kids.
Subject: REMOVAL OF DETRAINMENT STAFF, WATERLOO, WATERLOO & CITY LINE – LONDON UNDERGROUND
We congratulate our members on the increased re-ballot turnout and magnificent yes vote which clearly demonstrates once again their deep concerns over the imposition of this unsafe practice.
We note that the ballot result for action short of strike is as follows:-
Number of members balloted: 68
Total votes cast 57 (83.8%)
Number voting “Yes” 57 (100%)
Number voting “No” 0
Subject: IMPOSITION OF ROSTER, ACTON TOWN PICCADILLY LINE TRAINCREW DEPOT – LONDON UNDERGROUND
That we note the report from the Lead Officer; that in light of us moving toward a dispute, and in the face of our representative’s determination and strong arguments the company have decided to adhere to procedure, have meaningful talks on any roster changes and to return to the status quo in the meantime.
We commend our members, local representatives and Piccadilly & District West Branch.
Dear Colleague,
Removal of Detrainment Staff, Waterloo, Waterloo & City Line
London Underground
I write to advise you that the ballot has now closed and the result is as follows: -
Are you prepared to take industrial action short of a strike?
Number of individuals who were entitled to vote in the ballot: 68
Number of votes cast in the ballot: 57
Number of individuals answering “Yes” to the question: 57
Number of individuals answering “No” to the question: 0
Number of spoiled or otherwise invalid voting papers returned: 0
With the current blast of cold weather forecast to worsen as we head towards the end of the week transport workers will be out in all sectors battling to keep Britain moving.
RMT General Secretary Mick Cash said;
Subject: RATES OF PAY AND CONDITIONS OF SERVICE 2019 – CGL RAIL (DOCKLANDS LIGHT RAILWAY CONTRACT)
That we note the report from the Regional Organiser in which he advises that the following pay offer has been tabled:-
A 3.8% increase for Systems Technicians and General Operatives.
Having consulted with our Representatives, the Regional Organiser is requesting that the offer is accepted without the need for a referendum.
We therefore instruct the General Secretary to advise the company of our acceptance of their offer.