National Lesbian, Gay,Bisexual and Transgender Conference 2010

I'm pleased to be able to announce the dates for next years Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender Conference

It will be held in Belfast on the following dates below. The Social event will be held on the Thursday 13th May 2010 and the conference will start at 0900 on Friday 14th February 2010 at the Holiday Inn Hotel

Futher information will be published through Branch Circulars in due course.

We hope by advertising the conference early, we will be able to have the biggest ever delegation to this crucial conference.

Stratford No 1 Branch Meetings

Stratford Number 1 Branch Meeting

Our branch meetings are held on the second Thursday of every month. They begin at 1700 and generally run until 1900.

The meetings are held at 'The Ex-Servicemen’s Club' in Harvey Road, Leytonstone. This is approximately a two minute walk from Leytonstone underground station.

RMT Young Members push Union Debate to TUC Congress

Submitted by Ross on 11 August, 2009 - 13:10

In December 2009, RMT young members in Central Line West Branch submitted a motion to the 2009 Young Members conference demanding the TUC allow motions from its young member’s conference to be debated at congress. Currently "statements" are agreed and the ratified by the TUC general Council which is appalling and stops young people getting involved in TUC democracy.

National Young Members Conference 2010

I'm pleased to be able to announce the dates for next years Young Members Conference, it will be held in liverpool on the following dates below. The Social event will start at 1900 on Thursday 25th February 2010 and the conference will start at 0900 on Friday 26th February 2010 at the Adelphi Hotel, Liverpool and End at 1500 on Saturday 27t February

Futher information will be published through Branch Circulars in due course.

We hope by advertising the conference early, we will be able to have the biggest ever delegation to this crucial conference.

Stratford No 1 Branch Minutes; 9th July 09

Submitted by Peter on 11 August, 2009 - 12:38

DRAFT COPY ONLY

Branch Minutes: Thursday 9th July 2009 Branch Secretary: Yvonne Duncan Branch Chair: Peter Heyes

Assistant Secretary: Dave Pitman, Vice Chair: Bill O’Dowd

contact or attend branch for full list of attendees.

Matters Arising from Previous Minutes; Add DP resigning from Ass Secretary. 23 ELL drivers are to leave Leytonstone, 5 are to stay at Leytonstone and 5 to re nominate. Leytonstone to lose 5 drivers off the Roster, a line reps meeting has been asked for.

Minutes moved – AF Seconded – MC

Young Members - Your Voice's Heard

Submitted by Adrian on 11 August, 2009 - 12:06

Calling all Young Members (anyone under 30!)

The National Young Members committee would like to know what problems young members face in the workplace, or if there are alot of young members in your workplace that are not in the union.

The Committee will be holding a meeting in September, and we would like to know what to focus on for the next six months, or any areas that need attention.

it's also not too late to submit resolutions to the Young Members Committee, Speak to your Branch Secretary for more information.

Drivers' Pay Awards

Submitted by Admin on 11 August, 2009 - 07:40

posterBelow is a list of 2009 pay awards for train drivers. This information certainly puts LUL's measly 1.5% - and even worse, 0.5% next year - into perspective!

A notice giving this information is attached - please download and circulate to all drivers.

  • Arriva Cross Country: 3.5%
  • Arriva Trains Wales: 4.75%
  • Chiltern Railways: 3.5%
  • DRS: 3.5%
  • DB Schenker: 4.06%
  • East Midlands Trains: 3.5%
  • Gatwick Express: 3.3%
  • GB Railfreight: 3.27%

What Pay Rises Are Other Workers Getting?

Submitted by Janine on 10 August, 2009 - 10:50

Our employers would have us believe that all other workers are having their pay cut or frozen, and so LUL and TfL's1.5% offer is generous by comparison. But have a look at these ...

  • Novartis Animal Health: 4.5% (effective 1 March 2009)
  • Grand Central: 4.08% (effective 1 April 2009)
  • Wyeth Pharmaceuticals: 4% (effective 1 January 2009)
  • Standard Life: 3.9% (effective 1 April 2009)
  • Scottish Water: 3.75% (effective 1 July 2009)
  • Department of Work and Pensions: average 3.6% (effective 1 July 2009)