Cut Climate Change, Not Public Transport

Dear Colleague

Please find below details of an In - Person public fringe meeting hosted by RMT at the forthcoming Labour Party Conference to support the campaign to transport jobs and services.

This a public meeting is open to all RMT members.

Cut Climate Change, Not Public Transport - What future for our public transport network after the COVID - 19 pandemic?

Labour Conference Fringe, Sunday 26th September, 12.45pm

Old Ship Hotel, Brighton, Kings Road, BN1 1NR

Refreshments Provided.

Speakers

Anti-vaxers who target Tube lacing posters with razor blades

Submitted by Admin on 10 September, 2021 - 11:31

RMT calls for strongest possible action against anti-vax and COVID conspiracy theorists found lacing their posters with razor bl

RAIL,TUBE AND BUS UNION RMT today called for the strongest possible action against anti-vaxers and COVID conspiracy theorists found lacing their posters with razor blades ‎in order to injure anyone trying to remove them.

The anti-vaxers are known to be targeting the transport network with their propaganda.

Use your vote: TfL Pensions Consultative Committee elections

Submitted by Admin on 10 September, 2021 - 11:15

Dear Colleague,

IMPORTANT INFORMATION: - TfL PENSIONS CONSULTATIVE COMMITTEE (PCC) ELECTIONS - SECTION TWO (TfL EMPLOYEES) & SECTION THREE

If you are a member of the TfL Pension Fund you will shortly be receiving a Ballot Paper asking you to vote for your preferred candidates in the Section Two (TfL employees) and Section Three PCC elections.

Pension update

Submitted by Admin on 8 September, 2021 - 18:48

Dear Colleagues,

TFL PENSION FUND – INDEPENDENT REVIEW

I refer to my previous Circular NP/282/21, 2nd August 2021, following further joint Trade Union meetings to discuss the TfL Pension Fund review the attached pensions leaflet has been drafted to keep all our members across LUL fully engaged and updated on developments.

This leaflet can be read by clicking on the following link https://bit.ly/2Vn3V0v

I would ask that you bring this leaflet to the attention of as many members as possible.

TUC meeting - climate and workers crisis

Climate and Workers Crisis: Building a Programme to Transition to a Just Economy 

Tuesday 14 September, 5.30pm 

Trade Union Co-ordinating Group 

Ahead of COP26, how do we engage a broad audience of trade union members in shaping an economic alternative to tackle the climate crisis? 

Chair: Vicky Blake,president, UCU 

Speakers: 

Daniel Kebede president, NEU

Mick Lynch general secretary, RMT

John Moloney assistant general secretary, PCS

Sarah Woolley general secretary, BFAWU. 

Fighting for Justice - Fair Pay for Key Workers 

Monday 13 September, 12.30pm 

Trade Union Coordinating Group 

Key workers have been lauded as heroes for their contribution during the Covid-19 crisis - but applause won't pay the bills. How do build pressure for action to deliver pay justice? 

Chair: Michelle Stanistreet, general secretary, NUJ 

Speakers: 

Mick Lynch, general secretary, RMT

Mark Serwotka, general secretary, PCS

Sarah Woolley, general secretary, BFAWU

Register:

Solidarity with Royal Parks cleaners and attendants

Submitted by Admin on 26 August, 2021 - 08:53

RMT reps at Royal Parks stations say: solidarity with Royal Parks cleaners and attendants!

Cleaners and attendants in the Royal Parks are currently striking to win better workplace conditions. You can learn more about the strike, which is organised jointly by the PCS and UVW unions, by watching this video. The workers plan a strike rally at 11am on 30 August, at Speaker's Corner in Hyde Park. For more details, see here. RMT reps at stations close to Royal Parks have signed a statement of solidarity with the strike.

Circular: Night Tube dispute update

Submitted by Admin on 24 August, 2021 - 19:00

TO ALL LONDON UNDERGROUND TRAIN OPERATORS AND INSTRUCTOR OPERATORS

Dear Colleagues

ABOLITION OF NIGHT TUBE TRAIN OPERATOR GRADE – LONDON UNDERGROUND

I am writing further to my letter of 20th August where I notified members that the industrial action that had been planned this week has been suspended. The union’s decision was made possible by progress that had been made between your negotiating team and the company during the talks held at ACAS.

Your National Executive Committee has considered a report from your lead officer and their decision is as follows: -

RMT Upfront - Night Tube dispute update

Submitted by Admin on 23 August, 2021 - 10:23

RMT Upfront is the newsletter for London Underground train drivers, produced by RMT activists. Please download and distribute it in your train crew accomodation.

In this edition:

  • RMT BREAKTHROUGH IN NIGHT TUBE TALKS
  • Jobs
  • Progress to be tracked; dispute is not settled
  • Congratulations to the members
  • Decision to suspend
  • General Secretaries' update