RMT statement on the forthcoming Rail and Tube strikes

Submitted by Admin on 18 June, 2022 - 13:17

In the past few weeks, discussions have been taking place at senior level with Network Rail, Train Operators and London Underground. Despite the best efforts of our negotiators no viable settlements to the disputes have been created. It has to be re-stated that the source of these disputes is the decision by the Tory Government to cut £4bn of funding from our transport systems - £2bn from national rail and £2bn from Transport for London.

As a result of this transport austerity imposed by the Government, the employing companies have taken decisions to:

Video: Jared Wood explains all-grades Tube strike taking place on 21 June

Submitted by Admin on 17 June, 2022 - 21:49

RMT National Executive Committee representative for London Transport, Jared Wood, gives a rundown of where we are with the dispute over Jobs, Pensions & Conditions.

Jared outlines some pivotal moments which have lead us to this point in the dispute and what we can do to show a strong message, by taking action on the 21st of June 2022.

Finsbury Park Month News: June 2022

Submitted by Admin on 14 June, 2022 - 22:12

Finsbury Park Branch Monthly News is the newsletter for works on the Piccadilly Line from RMT activists in Finsbury Park Branch.

In this edition:

  • STATIONS SOLID AS BRANCH MEMBERS SHUT DOWN VICTORIA AND PICCADILLY LINES IN HISTORIC FIGHT
  • ALL LUL MEMBERS CALLED OUT ON 21ST JUNE AS RMT LEADS HISTORIC RAILWAY STRIKE IN DEFENCE OF OUR JOBS, CONDITIONS AND AGREEMENTS
  • VICTORIA LINE DRIVER SENT TO LDI FOR RAISING SAFETY CONCERNS

Download the attached newsletter for all the latest news.

 

Hammersmith & City Branch Meeting Changes- July & August 2022

Submitted by HandC Branch on 9 June, 2022 - 06:15

Due to availability of Branch Officials and the Summer Holidays, the next Branch Meeting will be on Wednesday 27th July at 1500hrs. There will be NO meeting in August. Branch Meetings will resume to the regular slot, of the first Wednesday of each month at 1500hrs, from Wednesday 7th September 2022.

Meeting dates:

88% vote YES in RMT Night Tube betrayal dispute re-ballot

Submitted by Admin on 7 June, 2022 - 14:59

Dear Colleagues,

 

IMPOSITION OF NIGHT TUBE DUTIES, TRAIN OPERATORS – LONDON UNDERGROUND

I write to advise you that the ballot has now closed and the result is as follows: -

Are you prepared to take strike action?

Number of individuals who were entitled to vote in the ballot:      1,114

Number of votes cast in the ballot:                                         715

Number of individuals answering “Yes” to the question:               628

Number of individuals answering “No” to the question:                86