RMT draws up Covid-19 Charter of demands
Submitted by Admin on 12 June, 2020 - 15:18
Dear Colleague,
RMT demands that Mayor lift congestion charge from London lifeboat staff
Submitted by Admin on 11 June, 2020 - 17:57
Thames waterways union RMT today demanded that London Mayor Sadiq Khan exempt staff working at Tower RNLI station from the congestion and ULEZ charges warning that a failure to recognise the vital contribution of this group of staff at the UK's busiest lifeboat station is robbing them of hundreds of pounds a month.
RMT fury at findings of LU Covid-19 risk assessment for BAME workers
Submitted by Admin on 10 June, 2020 - 13:18
- Union fury as London Underground bosses say BAME staff at no greater risk from Covid-19 at work, than if they stayed at home.
RMT expresses concern over botched face mask announcement
Submitted by Admin on 8 June, 2020 - 18:34
RMT writes to Grant Shapps warning that requirement for face masks on public transport risks being marred by confusion and conflict.
Transport union RMT has written to the Secretary of State Grant Shapps to warn a lack of consultation and proper discussion in the transport industry means that the requirement for face masks on public transport from 15th June risks being marred by “confusion and conflict.”
RMT responds to Government and Rail Delivery Group on face masks
Submitted by Admin on 5 June, 2020 - 00:00
5th of June, 2020
RMT responds to Government and Rail Delivery Group on face masks this morning
RMT Update on proposed Night Tube changes
Submitted by Admin on 4 June, 2020 - 20:39
- RMT is the majority Night Tube drivers' union. Please display this important update in your Night Tube depot.
June 3rd 2020
RMT solidarity message #BlackLivesMatter
Submitted by Admin on 3 June, 2020 - 21:12
Mick Cash, General Secretary and Michelle Rodgers, President:
George Floyd’s death is an indictment of entrenched racism within state forces. Racism has always and continues to inflict injustices on the black communities, not only in the US but also globally and in the UK.
Now is not the time for silence - we must shout our anger in the call for justice. The State must not be a tool for the expression of racism and hatred.
As trade unionists we stand united against state racism. No to silence, no to police brutality. Justice for all. Unity is strength.
Bakerloo branch stands in solidarity with protesters against police brutality
Submitted by Admin on 2 June, 2020 - 20:18
The RMT Bakerloo Branch has passed a motion on the protests against police brutality across the US and internationally. The resolution highlights that the branch 'stand in solidarity with our BEM members against the racism they face in society' and calls for the union to offer international solidarity and to 'develop and support struggles for racial justice and equality in the workplace and wider society.'
RMT BAKERLOO BRANCH RESOLUTION: BLACK LIVES MATTER: AGAINST POLICE BRUTALITY AND RACISM
Report: TfL Diversity and Inclusion online forum, 30 May 2020
Submitted by Janine on 30 May, 2020 - 17:43
TfL’s Diversity and Inclusion team held an online meeting on 20 May. This was not a form Equality, Diversity and Inclusion forum, and included various participants as well as D&I management and trade unions.
RMT responds to appointment of new commissioner
Submitted by Admin on 27 May, 2020 - 19:44It was announced today that Andy Byford will be appointed as thr new commissioner of TfL.
RMT general secretary Mick Cash said:
“The new commissioner will arrive with TFL facing a financial crisis in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic that is being ruthlessly exploited by the Tory Government for political purposes.