Your Trains Safety Council reps write ... The letter below from HM Inspector of Railways to London Underground raises serious concerns about how seriously LU treats the safety of its staff and passengers alike. The Rule Book has been thrown out the window and safety systems after a SPAD have been ignored. Please bring this letter to the attention of all our members.
Venue: Conway Hall, Red Lion Square (Holborn tube)
Speakers include:
Venue: Unity House.
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This is an open letter from Stratford No 1 branch to Steve Hedley (RMT Regional Organiser) and all members regarding 'Mystery Shopping Surveys' and management's treatment of staff.
Dear Steve Hedley,
At our last branch meeting, several stations reps and activists raised the issue of increasing management pressure on members.
ATTENDANCE
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Bakerloo line drivers were subject to what can only be described as keystone cops style of management during the first day of this weekend’s shutdown.
Seemingly making it up on the hoof, management instructed drivers to keep trains in service even when failing the trip cock tester.
Apparently the requirement for a second person in the cab was sufficient to run a safe railway.
This goes against all the basic principles we are taught when joining LUL!
Following the resolution passed by our Regional Council in March, the union's General Grades Committee (part of the national executive) made the following decision on June 1st. The latest report is that "work is in progress".
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That we note the resolution from the LT Regional Council and the continuing sackings of our cleaner members and the need to build up our membership in this important grade.
We also take into consideration the recent meeting with our Parliamentary Group, which is placed on file.
The General Secretary is therefore instructed:
Venue: ex-Services Club, Harvey Road, Leytonstone - map here.
Pensions are a very important issue to workers - they ensure a comfortable and dignified retirement - and yet seem both complicated and continually under threat.
In this workshop, one of our rank-and-file RMT pensions reps will explain - and answer questions about - issues including: