Rickmansworth Group News: Ticket office Discrepancies

Submitted by Jared on 24 October, 2012 - 15:45

Neasden Branch
Rickmansworth Group

Jared Wood, Industrial Relations Rep
To RMT Members,
11 Oct 2012
Ticket Office Discrepancies

As a new batch of surplus/loss letters have just gone out I am re-circulating the attached pro-forma memo for you to use in response to any letter you receive.
If you know a discrepancy has arisen because of machine failure or similar then write your own memo giving this information. If you do not know why a discrepancy has occurred I suggest you use the attached.
All the best,
Jared.

Union Learning Reps - National Development Day

Submitted by rmtlondon on 24 October, 2012 - 02:31

On October 17, 2012 RMT Learning organised a National Development Day for Union Learning Representatives in Birmingham. The day marked an opportunity for reps to meet, network and form working relationships and to be briefed on the processes for the recently agreed Education and Learning Conference that will begin in 2013.

Click Read More to view the video.

Pentonville Five Liberation Anniversary Meeting

London Undergrounds Engineering Branch invite you to to the 40th anniversary meeting to celebrate the liberation of the Pentonville five, a landmark victory in the history of our movement.

Speakers: Bob Light; Striking Docker, 1972.
Bob Crow, RMT General Secretary

The meeting will be held at the Exmouth Arms, Tuesday 4th December at 5pm. This crucial event is invaluable to us all. Please make every effort to attend and encourage others to do the same.

LGBT History Month Pre Launch

LGBT History month takes place each February. This pre launch event may be of interest to RMT members, family and friends.

A whole day celebrating the life of Alan Turing and investigating the role of maths, science and engineering
in the past, the present and the future.

OBJECTIVES

  • To raise the profile of Alan Turing
  • To raise the profile of LGBT people in science, maths and engineering
  • To increase the profile of LGBT people in education

The morning will have educational and LGBT related activities for schools.

RMT Black And Ethnic Minority Group Create Marcus Garvey Commemorative Brochure

Submitted by rmtlondon on 22 October, 2012 - 02:05

100 years ago, renowned activist, leader & teacher Marcus Garvey, visited the UK for the first of many visits.

To commemorate the remarkable occasion and in time to participate with October's 'Black History month' celebrations, RMT BEM have helped commission a brochure, detailing the background and achievements of this legendary character's life.

Service Control Grades Committee Meeting

The Service Control Grades Committee will next meet on: 25th October 2012 between 13.00 and 15.00.
It will be followed by the Regional Council.

The meeting will be held at Committee Room 1, Unity House, Chalton Street, Euston. The nearest tube station is Euston or Kings Cross.

All RMT members within the Service Control and signalling grades are urged to attend. Have your say about your workplace

  • Line upgrades and cabin/control room closures.
  • Waterloo and City Line Weekend Running, implications on Staff!
  • Hammersmith Cabin Regrade

Arrangements For Saturday's TUC Demonstration In London

Submitted by rmtlondon on 19 October, 2012 - 14:43

Preparing for the march
We recommend that you bring some food and a bottle of water although there will also be many shops and cafes open on the route. Be prepared for a long day with appropriate clothing for the changeable weather. Hyde Park tends to get very muddy with a lot of people on the site.

On your arrival
Please head to Victoria Embankment for 11am and look out for RMT stewards near Temple Tube Station.

Nearest Tube stations
Temple tube (which is likely to be closed as the area gets busy)
Embankment tube

Bob Crow on BBC Radio Four Show, 'Any Questions?' Tonight

General Secretary Bob Crow will be appearing on the BBC Radio four show Any Questions? tonight, Friday October 19th at 20.00 hours.

Jonathan Dimbleby will be chairing a discussion of news and politics from St Alkmund's Church, Shrewsbury in Shropshire. In addition to Bob other guests include Sally Bercow, Nigel Farage from UKIP and Stephan Shakespeare from the polling company Yougov.