Bakerloo News June 2017

Submitted by Admin on 21 June, 2017 - 14:00

Bakerloo News is the newsletter for Bakerloo Line trubw wokers from the RMT Bakerloo branch.

In this edition:

  • Tories’ anti-union laws scupper industrial action ballot

  • Grenfell Tower fire: working-class people killed by austerity

  • Labour election gains: keep fighting to kick out the Tories!

  • Women workers demand dignity in the workplace

  • Staffing level to increase as result of January strike

  • Early start on WTT43

  • Don’t let LU cut corners on safety

Report: First Ever RMT Disabled Members' Advisory Committee Meeting

Submitted by Janine on 17 June, 2017 - 21:46

The newly-formed RMT Disabled Members' Advisory Committee met for the first time on 14 June. This is a summary of its discussions.

 

TUC Report

RMT sent its largest ever delegation to the TUC Disabled Workers' Conference in May. Our motion on keeping guards on trains was passed unanimously. Several of our delegates contributed well to the debates. There will be a report in the next RMT News.

Regional Organiser writes to London Underground to raise serious safety concerns

Submitted by Admin on 16 June, 2017 - 18:25

RMT London Transport Regional Organiser John Leach has written to London Underground's Head of Security Operations Jill Collis following an important health and safety meeting.

London Underground's 'HOT' procedure and guidelines for dealing with a security incident were discussed at the meeting. The RMT have serious concerns with the responses given to both issues as outlined in John Leach's letter.

If you have any comments or concerns relating to the situation discussed in the letter below, please speak to your local health and safety rep.

Meeting called to discuss London Bridge dispute

Dear Colleagues

LONDON BRIDGE DISCIPLINARIES DISPUTE UPDATE

Following the ballot of all Station Staff members you will now be aware that despite an overwhelming vote in favour of taking industrial action, the ballot turnout failed to meet compliance with the new legal thresholds that have been introduced. This means we cannot take strike or any other action in support of your three colleagues.

Massive Yes Vote returned in London Bridge 3 ballot, but Tory anti-strike law thwarts democratic action

Submitted by Admin on 14 June, 2017 - 15:14

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

Further to my previous Circular (IR/204/17, 17th May 2017), the ballot has concluded and the results are as follows:-

 

The result for strike action is as follows:-

Number of members balloted…             3,743

Total Votes Cast…                                 1,290 (34.4% turnout)

Number Voting ‘Yes’…                          1,039 (80% but only 28% of members balloted)

RMT calls for urgent meeting with Transport Secretary over London transport cuts

Submitted by Admin on 12 June, 2017 - 03:23

RMT calls for urgent meeting with transport secretary over cuts, safety and services.

Transport union RMT today called for urgent talks with re-appointed transport secretary Chris Grayling over the axing of guards by train companies, the impact of budget cuts at Transport for London and the threat to safety of major cuts at Network Rail. The union is also calling for top level talks on the future of Britain's maritime industry.

General Secretary Mick Cash said;

Burston Strike School rally 2017

The Burston Strike School rally, held on SUNDAY 3 SEPTEMEBER is an event to commemorate the longest strike in history and to celebrate the people who continue to fight for Trade Union rights, working class education, democracy in the countryside and international solidarity.

Speakers at the event include:

  • John McDonnell MP, Labour Shadow Chancellor
  • Len McCluskey, Unite General Secretary
  • Phyllis Opoke-Gyimah, UK Black Pride, TUC race relations committee

There will be entertainment from a numbr of sources including the RMT Brass Band.