Piccadilly Line drivers ballot prepared

Submitted by Admin on 31 October, 2016 - 14:38

A ballot for strike action of drivers on the Piccadilly Line is being prepared. The dispute involves issues over breach of procedure, mistreatment of a line representatives, unfair disciplinary action and issues surrounding safety and training.

Read the latest Piccadilly Line newsletter for all the latest news for drivers on the line.

 

London Underground bosses confirm driverless train testing has taken place

Submitted by Admin on 29 October, 2016 - 02:16

Following a number of reports of London Underground carrying out trials of ‘driverless’ trains into and out of Willesden Green sidings on the Jubilee line, the Trains Health & Safety Council formally asked LUL at director level if the reports were correct. LUL confirmed that they have been testing technology that would allow trains to move in and out of sidings without a Train Operator on the train.

RMT calls for reversal of all tube cuts following North Greenwich security incident

Submitted by Admin on 27 October, 2016 - 12:13

Today (Thursdsy, 27th October) senior RMT Health and safety reps from both LUL and Tubelines and myself attended a special Health and safety forum (summit) called after last week's security incident at North Greenwich.

Directors of LUL and senior management as well as the chief Inspector of B.T.Police were in attendance. We were updated on the incident and other security matters. It was stated to us that the level of threat remains Severe, unchanged since August 2014.

Fit for the Future Impact: Ballot Papers will be Out Next Week

Submitted by Jared on 25 October, 2016 - 16:51

RMT has demanded that LU:

  • Restore Jobs cut under Fit for the Future
    • Staff all Control rooms and Ops rooms, Provide more CSAs in ticket halls
    • Add middle turns to break up constant dead early and dead late duties
  • Stop all Displacements until we have an agreed transfer policy
  • Make ALL CSAs into permanent CSA1. All new recruits to be as CSA1
  • Put the failed ticket office closure programme into reverse

Ballot papers for strike action and action short of strike action will be going out to members next week.

London Underground Trainside Meeting

To all Industrial and H&S Train Operator Representatives – LUL

Dear Colleagues

Please see the attached letter (below) that John Leach has received from the General Secretary calling for a meeting of Train Staff Representatives within 10 days to discuss the above as well as the situation on the Hammersmith & City and Piccadilly Lines.

This meeting will take place at 10.00 hours in the Boardroom, Unity House on Monday 31st October.

Solidarity with the people of Turkey

Dear Colleagues,

Solidarity with the People of Turkey

I am writing to invite you to the conference 'Turkey after the failed coup and the battle for democracy' organised by Solidarity with People of Turkey (SPOT) on Saturday, 29 October 2016 at NUT Headquarters, Hamilton House, Mabledon Place, London, WC1H 9BD.

This is an important and timely conference which aims to give people of Britain an insight into developments in Turkey. The conference will bring many politicians, trade unionists and members of the campaign groups from Britain and Turkey.

Paul Robeson - a celebration of his life and work

PAUL ROBESON - A CELEBRATION OF HIS LIFE AND WORK

Our Black and Ethnic Minority Members' Conference this year passed a resolution calling for an event during Black History Month to mark the 40th anniversary of the passing of the revolutionary Paul Robeson.  Such an event should be “dedicated to educate our members on the history of the role of Robeson and members of the NUR/RMT in the Spanish war against facism.”  

Night Tube Drivers to get fair choice on New Years Eve working and equal bonus payment

Submitted by Admin on 14 October, 2016 - 20:22

London Underground has agreed with the RMT about the fairest way to operate services on New Years Eve.

Now all Night Tube drivers will have the opportunity to either work or apply for annual leave on NYE, but if they choose to work they will be paid the same enhancements as full time drivers who volunteer. This has been a prolonged process – taking many months to achieve – but at last we have a position which is both fair and consistent with current procedures.