Boris Bike Recognition Spiked

Submitted by rmtlondon on 26 January, 2013 - 00:58

We note the material on file regarding our organising efforts on the London Cycle Hire Scheme, in which a majority of workers joined RMT, only for the employer and Community to spike our right to recognition by signing a single-union deal in breach of TUC principles.

We note that this union has raised this matter formally with the TUC, and refer this issue to our Council of Executives to monitor progress with this.

Tube Bosses Make Spurious Excuses For Not Employing Trainpeople Workers

Submitted by Admin on 26 January, 2013 - 00:16

We note the correspondence from London Underground Ltd, outlining its refusal to offer employment to the redundant Trainpeople employees, and containing a list of spurious excuses for denying the legal and moral rights of these workers.

We condemn London Underground’s refusal to offer permanent employment to people who have been working on its stations for up to five years or more

We instruct the General Secretary to:

  1. continue to demand that LUL fulfil its obligations and offer employment to these workers
  2. continue to support campaigning and protests in pursuit of this

Tube Lines Bosses Consider Reps Roster

Submitted by Admin on 26 January, 2013 - 00:08

We note the report from our lead officer on file, that management are considering an alternative roster
submitted by our representative. We instruct the General Secretary to place management’s response in front of us when received, together with the views of our representatives.

London Transport Regional Council and LU Engineering branch to be advised.

Transfer Of Members From TfL To LUL

Submitted by rmtlondon on 26 January, 2013 - 00:05

We note the correspondence from TfL on this matter. We note that the meeting with our member and the legal advice instructed by our previous decision Gww 18 December 2012 will provide the necessary information to identify the ongoing issue, and instruct the General Secretary to ensure that these instructions are actioned.

We further instruct the General Secretary to reply urgently to the correspondence from TfL in order to secure the release for our representatives as requested.

London Transport Regional Council and TfL no.1 branch to be advised.

RMT Push For More Representatives

Submitted by rmtlondon on 25 January, 2013 - 23:58

We note the correspondence from Transport for London and the report from our Regional Organiser. In the review of the framework, RMT will press for an increase in representation, including recognition in all departments where we have members.

All developments, including reports of meetings and notifications of future meetings, are to be placed in front of us.

London Transport Regional Council and TfL no.1 branch to be advised.

Tube bosses lying over Bakerloo safety action, says RMT

Submitted by Joffe on 24 January, 2013 - 07:27

TUBE BOSSES today stood accused of “lying through their teeth” over the effect of industrial action being taken by train drivers to protect passenger safety on the capital’s Bakerloo line.

Since January 15, Bakerloo drivers in RMT and Aslef have been physically checking that trains are empty of passengers before moving into sidings, after LUL stopped station staff checking carriages.

A rebuttal to Mr Lance Ramsay, General Manager Bakerloo Line

Submitted by Joffe on 24 January, 2013 - 06:31

As we enter week two of RMT`s and ASLEF’s dispute with London Underground over their unsafe detrainment procedure we are happy to inform you that the action on the ground by drivers remains solid. Drivers are united and determined to force Bakerloo management to introduce a safe procedure for detrainment at terminus locations.

Week two of our dispute has generated a letter from Mr Lance Ramsey, the General Manger of the Bakerloo Line to drivers expressing his view that “the safety of our staff and customers is our top priority.” Let’s take a closer look at this claim.