Rmt demands immediate action as Tube workers denied drinking water in appalling heat.

Submitted by Admin on 8 July, 2017 - 16:52

RMT members employed as Train Drivers, Station staff, Track workers,Train Maintaince and other front line staff have been told by LUL that they will no longer be provided with decent drinking water whilst they at work. Instead, the normal standalone drinking water units are being stripped out in a cost cutting exercise.

RMT members are being told do take a mug of water off the tap, warm water which hasn't even been tested as fit for human consumption.

RMT General Secretary Mick Cash said;

Fit for the Future 325 Jobs Proposal: Reps Meeting 12 July

Submitted by Jared on 5 July, 2017 - 09:54

 

 

To all LUL Stations Industrial and H&S Representatives

 

FIT FOR THE FUTURE STATIONS UPDATE

 

Please be advised that management have agreed your release for attendance at a meeting of all Stations Reps for a FFtF Stations Update. .

The meeting will take place in the Boardroom, Unity House on Wednesday 12th July 2017 at 11:00 hours.

The report will be given by myself and your Stations Functional Council Representatives.

RMT branches to discuss affiliation to Labour Party

Submitted by Admin on 29 June, 2017 - 21:59

RMT AGM agrees to consultation with Branches and Regions on question of Labour Party affiliation.

General Secretary Mick Cash said;

"In light of the changes to the Labour Party under Jeremy Corbyn's leadership RMT's AGM has decided that the time is right to undertake a consultation with our members on the issue of Labour Party affiliation ‎with a report back to a Special General Meeting.

London Bridge 3 dispute update

Submitted by Admin on 29 June, 2017 - 01:46

DISCIPLINARY, L. CORNELL, S. SOUISSI & D. SHARP – LONDON BRIDGE – LONDON UNDERGROUND (LUL/4/4)

Further to my previous Circular (IR/247/17, 14th June 2017), following a meeting with the Lead Officer, Reps and Branch Officials yesterday, the National Executive Committee has taken the decision to suspend the industrial action short of a strike at London Bridge however, we remain in dispute and will continue to support our three members through all means possible.  

Video: Labour Party leader Jeremy Corbyn joins RMT Annual General Meeting

Submitted by Admin on 27 June, 2017 - 13:23

Jeremy Corbyn tells RMT AGM in Exeter that Labour will repeal Tory rail privatisation act and legislate for public ownership.

Labour Leader Jeremy Corbyn has told the AGM of transport union RMT in Exeter this afternoon that the next Labour Government will repeal the Tories' rail privatisation legislation to pave the way for public ownership.

Jeremy Corbyn said;

Watch the RMT Annual General Meeting live

Submitted by Admin on 27 June, 2017 - 12:42

RMT members can watch our Annuall General Meeting live.

To do so, click the link below and log in when prompted. Shortly after the live broadcast, the video will be available to watch again at the same site.

RMT AGM 2017

You can log in with the same information you would use to log into www.rmt.org.uk. If you don't have an account or are unable to log in, have a look at this page for assistance.

RMT Upfront Late June 2017

Submitted by Admin on 22 June, 2017 - 15:51

RMT Upfront is a newsletter for London Underground drivers, from RMT activists and reps on the Tube.

In this edition:

  • Watergate Scandal
  • Station staff needed
  • A change too far
  • Dust committee up and running
  • Cab security
  • Night Tube

Please download and distribute the newsletter in your depot, or share it on social media.