Excess Wheel screech

Submitted by Eamonn Lynch on 21 April, 2009 - 11:27

Excess Wheel Screech.

At the recent Fleet Liaison meting Metronet have finally declared what the cause of the infernal wheel squeal is. Apparently it is all down the grease pots not being refilled. When this problem was first reported in November 2008 one of the main areas of cause was thought to have been the empty grease pots, but this was dismissed by the track people on the grounds that their maintenance schedule was robust enough to rule this out. Now some 6 months later we are told the grease pots are faulty and will be replaced or rectified by August 2009.

Support Victoria Line Drivers' Strike - a Message to Passengers

Submitted by Janine on 21 April, 2009 - 10:06

Today, Victoria Line drivers are striking. One reason for this is that London Underground will not install safety equipment that stops doors opening on the wrong side of the train.

The safety implications are obvious. How often have you or your children been on a crowded train jammed against a door? If this door opens unexpectedly, you could be seriously injured or even killed.

Victoria Strike action!!!

Submitted by Brian Munro on 20 April, 2009 - 20:31

Press Release

RMT to strike on Victoria Line this week over door-opening safety issues and bullying of staff

RMT train operators working out of the Seven Sisters depot, covering the Victoria Line, will be on strike from 21.00 hours Tuesday 21 April to 20.59 hours Wednesday 22 April in a dispute over the failure to install Correct Door Side Enabling Equipment and the continuing bullying, harassment and victimization of RMT members.

RMT members voted overwhelmingly for the 24 hours of action on four key areas of dispute:

Major Pay Victory on London Overground

Submitted by Admin on 20 April, 2009 - 14:00

RMT press release, issued today ...

Workers on London Overground are to receive a 20% average increase in wages after the successful conclusion of negotiations with the RMT.

RMT members had given their negotiators a massive 10-1 mandate for strike action in the run up to the talks which was a clear reflection of their anger over feeling unrewarded and undervalued for many years.

macmillan king of the mountains challenge

Submitted by joeofcov on 20 April, 2009 - 10:55

Bakerloo south group health and safety rep / adventurer Joe Thompson is going to conquer the alps on a bicycle in aid of macmillan cancer support. Joes challenge which takes place between 17th and 21st of september 2009 and will include 3 days covering 315km of the alps toughest cycling peaks made famous by the tour de france, this includes Col du Galibier and alp d,Huez.

Des Modeste - 25 year man

Submitted by Brian Munro on 19 April, 2009 - 10:17

I presented Train Operator Des Modeste with his 25 year badge at the booking on point at Elephant & Castle depot yesterday. Des is a mainstay at the Elephant and it was a pleasure to present and thank Des for his loyalty and dedication to the union. I conveyed to Des the appreciation of the Branch and gave him some gifts with best wishes from the RMT.

Viva Des Modeste!

Branch Membership Lists

Submitted by Janine on 16 April, 2009 - 13:35

The Regional Council Executive submitted the following resolution to the April meeting of the Regional Council, where it was passed with one abstention.

This Regional Council expects Branch Secretaries to attend head office at least bi-monthly with an up-to-date membership list for their branch.