TUC Demonstration Saturday 20 October: March For A Future That Works

Submitted by rmtlondon on 20 September, 2012 - 15:47

From RMT General Secretary Bob Crow

There is now one month to go until the demonstrations in London, Glasgow and Belfast opposing the cuts in the name of austerity being proposed by the coalition government.

It is important that we get a good turnout of RMT members on the day, to send a message to the government that working people should not pay for the bankers’ crisis.

Revenue & Station Grades Meeting

Submitted by Eamonn Lynch on 20 September, 2012 - 12:47

RMT STATION & REVENUE GRADES COMMITTEE

• Next meeting 27 September 2102 1430 at the Exmouth Arms, Star St, NW1

• Come along and hear your level 2/Tier 2 reps report back.

• Discuss where we go after the Olympics

• Defend Ticket office jobs

• How the nomination process could affect you

• It’s your union, your job come along and have your say

ALL GRADES UNITED

SOLIDARITY WINS WORKPLACE JUSTICE

London Underground's Attempt To Change 'Attendance At Work' Procedure Without Consultation Unacceptable to RMT

Submitted by Admin on 14 September, 2012 - 00:50

From General Secretary Bob Crow

I write to advise branches that I have received reports from our representatives that there have been instances where case conferences have been chaired outside the current agreed attendance procedure. This matter has now been considered by the General Grades Committee and has taken the following decision:-

“We note the resolution from our London Transport Regional Council and share our Regional Council’s concerns.

RMT Seeks Comments On LUL's 'Guidance For The Use Of Social Media'

Submitted by Admin on 14 September, 2012 - 00:43

From General Secretary Bob Crow

Management have written to inform us of a new policy which gives guidance to staff over the use of social media. I write to advise branches that this matter has now been considered by the General Grades Committee and has made the following decision:-

“We note the correspondence from London Underground. We remain concerned about the potential use of these guidelines to unfairly discipline our members.

Rates Of Pay & Conditions Of Service 2012 – Cubic Transportation

Submitted by Admin on 14 September, 2012 - 00:36

From General Secretary Bob Crow

The above matter has been considered again by the General Grades Committee and has taken the following decision:-

“We note the report from our Regional Organiser. Accordingly, we instruct the General Secretary to write to Cubic seeking a further meeting, and to place any developments in front of us. London Transport Regional Council and LU Engineering branch to be advised.”

Branches will be updated on further developments.

RMT Pays Tribute To Public Transport Staff For Olympic & Paralympic Success

Submitted by Admin on 12 September, 2012 - 17:19

“The successful transportation of the millions of extra passenger journeys each day is a testament to the skill and dedication of the workforce" - Bob Crow

TRANSPORT UNION RMT today paid tribute to the thousands of public transport staff in London and beyond who have been central to the delivery of the successful Olympics and Paralympics.

RMT General Secretary Bob Crow said:

“This has been a fantastic summer of sport for Britain and as well as the success in the medals tables we have also delivered on the biggest transport challenge that London has ever faced."