Leaflet for Duty Managers: Join The Fight, Stop Being Used!

Submitted by Admin on 20 March, 2009 - 19:21

This leaflet encourages duty managers to side with the workforce rather than with company management in the current dispute. Click '1 attachment' / file name to download it. Read the text below.

Duty Managers Join The Fight: Stop Being Used !

Now is your chance to let the company know you will not give them the support you once did.

As Duty Manager’s you have been totally over looked by the company
Operational Trainers are not even included in the OMR

Leaflet for Operational Trainers

Submitted by Admin on 20 March, 2009 - 15:20

This leaflet is to encourage operational trainers to be part of the all-grades fight for jobs, pay and justice. Click '1 attachment' / file name to download it. Read the text below.

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Operational Trainers Join The Fight Stop Being Used !

Where are all the new recruits CSAs etc?

Why have you not seen any staff for Supervisor training / promotion? Is it cheaper to pay overtime than fill the vacancies? Train Operator promotions? How busy are you these days?

Report on Progress of Resolutions - March 2009

Submitted by Admin on 19 March, 2009 - 23:00

Click on the policy title to read the resolution.

FEBRUARY’S RESOLUTIONS

G20 demonstration

  • The union nationally and regionally has publicised the demo on Saturday 28 March widely; we expect a good turnout!
  • Other protests during the week of the G20 have been publicised on our website and regional mailing.

Metronet Redundancies / Metronet & LUL Pay & Conditions / Request for Ballot (all taken together)

Breakdown in Industrial Relations Seven Sisters Depot – LUL

Submitted by plectrum on 19 March, 2009 - 15:07

From RMT official circular IR/97/09, dated 19th March 2009

I received a report regarding a breakdown in industrial relations at the Seven Sisters Depot, the four main points being;

  • The dismissal of train driver Carl Campbell (who should be reinstated immediately)
  • A stop to the misuse of attendance and disciplinary procedures
  • The lack of proper installation of Correct Side Door Enable equipment as provided on all other lines
  • An end to the victimisation of RMT activist Glenroy Watson

Breach of Disciplinary Procedures - Drivers Piccadilly Line - LUL

Submitted by plectrum on 19 March, 2009 - 15:02

From RMT official circular IR/97/09, dated 19th March 2009

I write to confirm the final arrangements for the above ballot. The ballot papers were sent out on 19th March 2009 and the new closing date is Friday 27th March 2009.

Please note that that due to legal reasons Arnos Grove and Acton Town will be balloted separately however, it remains a single dispute

I urge RMT Drivers on the Piccadilly Line to return their ballot papers in the envelopes provided upon receiving them, to show management that the Union and our members will not be trampled on.

Yours Sincerely

Oyster Card Proposed Minimum £5 Top-Up LUL

Submitted by plectrum on 17 March, 2009 - 20:50

From RMT official circular IR/86/09, dated 17th March 2009

I have been informed that LUL are trialling a minimum £5 Oyster top – up. LUL are stating that this is to help commuters to speed up their journey and shorten queues.

RMT’s view is that this is clearly targeted at poor people including pensioners and the unemployed.

While claiming to be an attempt to cut queues it is in fact part of an attempt to find ways of reducing the services to passengers and to undermine ticket offices.

Yours Sincerely

Bob Crow General Secretary

LUL Disciplinary Hearings

Submitted by plectrum on 17 March, 2009 - 20:45

From RMT official circular IR/86/09, dated 17th March 2009

It has come to my attention that LUL management have changed the way they conduct disciplinary hearings (CDIs). They have started to routinely involve a PMA, or People Management Advisor to the CDI. In our view the PMA is not independent but is part of the Management team. This effectively adds a third person to the disciplinary panel and is therefore outside the LUL disciplinary procedure as well as a change to existing practices.

RMT Members on TfL: Vote Yes!

Submitted by Admin on 17 March, 2009 - 07:54

This leaflet urges RMT members working for TfL to vote Yes in the industrial action ballot over pay and job security. Click '1 attachment'/file name to download it. Read the text below.

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Dear Comrades

Although this is a situation that may be completely new to a lot of you, because of TfL’s total intransigence on this year’s pay claim and the spectre of thousands of job cuts over the next couple of years, the RMT in support of its members has taken the decision to ballot for industrial action.

This decision has not been taken lightly. It is the culmination of many branch meetings across TfL, and following management and Trade Union meetings at the company council.