RMT demands a “full and transparent formal investigation” into recent Canning Town overcrowding incident and calls for all London Underground station control rooms to be fully staffed.
The RMT has learned that London Underground has set the wheels in motion for ‘Fit for the Future: Trains.’ Currently named the ‘Trains Strategy Planning’, it is likely to be a piecemeal attempt initially; looking to squeeze more for less out of drivers and to look at the organisation of train side management.
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It is important that RMT members understand what is and IS NOT requred of them when off sick.
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Jared.
Today myself and RMT line reps, along with aslef met with Directors and Piccadilly management face to face at Acas to hammer out improvements on key industrial issues effecting our members in this dispute. SPADS, Discipline, the Greivance proceedure , performance management and a commitment to better Industrial relations were discussed. We belive that it was a positive meeting and have agreed to track and review commitments given to the unions by LUL We have also agreed that all parties will sign up to statement to improve industrial relations on the line.
flyer for th the demo at City Hall June 23 at 0900
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Over 85% voted for strike action with an even larger majority for action short of a strike.
RMT DEMANDS FOR OUR CLEANERS
* Dignity & respect
*cleaners bought back in house
*£10 per hour
*Travel passes
pay on time, in full, no excuses
* direct employment : no agencies
Low paid workers in London are the most vulnerable to the exploitation of contracting out.
The RMT demand a Labour Mayor brings a halt to the profiteering and abuse of London's workers by private contractors on London Underground.
New London mayor Sadiq khan has announced his intention for Val Shawcross to become Deputy Mayor for Transport and Deputy Chair of Transport for London.