Tube workers to be balloted in defense of Glen hart

Submitted by Admin on 18 January, 2016 - 02:26

DISCIPLINARY, GLEN HART – LONDON UNDERGROUND (LUL/4/4)

Further to my previous Circular (IR/261, 29th October 2015), the National Executive Committee has considered a report from the Lead Officer and also noted from the LTRC that there is strong support for Glen from our members across all London Underground grades and taken the decision to conduct a ballot for strike action and action short of a strike.

Track patrolling, Cleshar staff – London Underground

Submitted by Admin on 18 January, 2016 - 01:28

TRACK PATROLLING, CLESHAR STAFF – LONDON UNDERGROUND (LUL/14/1)

Further to my previous Circular (IR/276, 12th November 2015), members will recall the decision to ballot all operational permanent way track staff for strike action and action short of a strike. This dispute is over LUL’s decision to train Cleshar’s staff to undertake track patrolling duties, which has not been agreed by RMT. It is a clear breach of our agreements, represents a casualisation of members’ jobs and is a direct attack on their job security.

RMT balloting over 'Section 15' possessions

Submitted by Admin on 18 January, 2016 - 01:27

SECTION 15 – POSSESSIONS – LONDON UNDERGROUND and SECTION 15 – POSSESSIONS – TUBE LINES AP JNP (LUL/22/2)

As Branches and members will be aware, a dispute situation currently exists between us, LUL and Tube Lines AP JNP in respect of the above. I can advise that the ballot papers will be posted out to members on Wednesday 13th January 2016, the closing date for this ballot is Thursday 28th January 2016 and I will keep you advised of all further developments.

Tube bosses told unless ACAS talks make good progress we will strike

Submitted by Admin on 15 January, 2016 - 15:51

Dear RMT members

Today myself with senior RMT reps met LUL with the other unions at acas .We have laid out our demands on all the issues effected and told the company that unless good progress is made the strikes will take place and further industrial action could be called. LUL listened to our presentations and the talks are adjourned until next week. When all parties have agreed to continue discussions. As soon as we have further updates I will report back.

In solidarity

John Leach
RMT Regional Organiser London Transport region 11

NEASDEN BRANCH MEETING-CHANGE OF DATE

Submitted by jubileesc on 14 January, 2016 - 22:51

Due to the planned strikes, the date of the Neasden branch meeting has been changed to Wednesday 20th January at 4.00pm. Please make every effort to attend as we will be coordinating picket line locations and numbers for the strikes. The meeting will take place in the usual venue which is The Torch Pub near Wembley Park tube station.