The RMT have released a video to explain the reason for balloting members to get our sacked reps, Eamonn Lynch and Arwyn Thomas reinstated.
RMT is balloting for industrial action at London Underground over the victimisation of these two drivers and union reps.
As well as our more high-profile issues and disputes, there are several other issues that have been put to the RMT Executive (General Grades Committee) and which we are currently considering.* I have listed these below; if you would like to know more about any of them, or would like some input into what the union says or does about them, please email me and I will send you more details.
A report back meeting on the ACAS Reviews will be held on the 24th March at St Aloysius Social Club,20 Phoenix Road,Euston.
There will be a presentation/report on the work done to date on the four reviews,Safety,Collective Grievances,Ticket Office and Equalities.
There will be two sittings of these presentations, the first will be at 1300 and the second will be at 1600.
All members,Level 1 Representatives and activists are welcome.
This resolution submitted by Neasden branch was carried unanimously by the March metting of the Regional Council:
This Regional Council notes the formation of the Young Members Advisory Committee, as per clause 1 of rule 12D.
This branch also notes the inconsistency of the basis of representation between the Young Members advisory committee (1 per region) and the other equal rights advisory committees, governed by rule 12A (5 Per Region).
This resolution submitted by Neasden branch was carried unanimously by the March metting of the Regional Council:
That this LRTC notes with concern LU’s demand that some staff must meet a 96% attendance level.
This 96% attendance level has been explained as a part of a ‘Rainbow’ process and has been used against RMT members to threaten further action up to and including medical termination.
Click on the attachment below to download the March edition of Monthly News.
In this edition:
Support our Victimised Reps - How Arwyn Thomas and Eammon Lynch were stitched up by the company and why we need to be prepared to strike to ensure their reinstatement;
Safety Breakdown on Victoria Line - Monthly News explains the consequences of the failure of Victoria Line management to consult with the unions on safety issues, and why drivers should vote 'YES' for action short of a strike in the forthcoming ballot;
BEAT THE BULLY! is a benefit gig for the tube workers.
Stop the cuts, stop the sackings, march for the alternative.
JERRY DAMMERS (SPECIALS) headline this show of solidarity on SUNDAY 20 MARCH 4pm-12.30am BRIXTON JAMM.
Also present will be The Rosinators, DJs Tattoo John (Alabama 3).
Tickets are £12/8 advance, £14/10 on door Rmt/tssa members concs rate . BRIXTON JAMM 261 Brixton Rd, SW9.
To get tickets or read more head over to the Brixton Jamm website.
You may have read a completely false story about me in the Evening Standard.
The real story is this. I was at Mile End station and was aware that three trains had dropped off passengers at a station that was supposed to be closed. I went to question a manager as to why he was keeping the station open with fewer people than the minimum number required and in so doing breaking the law. [Section 12, brought in after the Kings Cross disaster]
This organising plan was agreed by the Regional Council Executive on March 8.
RMT has 12,614 members in the LTRC region, of these there is 1,527 that are classed as Young Members. The purpose of a Young Members' officer is to mobilise as well as organise these members into an active and effective part of our union.
The average age of a Trade Union representative is 47 years old, to properly organise our Young Membership is to be laying the foundations for a sustained future.
Brief account produced by Jo Parry (newly elected LTRC LGBT officer).
Present LTRC advisory members
Adrian Rowe, Neasden
Alan Bell, Hammersmith & City
Joanne Parry, TfL No.1
Apologies from LTRC advisory members
Peter Heyes, Stratford 1
EC Members Present
Janine Booth and Micky Thompson
Agenda items.
4. Equal Rights Sub Committee Report
Discussion about seeking RMT and TUC to push employers to provide paid release and formal recognition of LGBT reps and TUC equality reps