TUC Spokesperson Addresses Demonstration Against Israel's War on Gaza

Submitted by Admin on 10 January, 2009 - 23:00

Speech to London Gaza Demonstration Sally Hunt, TUC international spokesperson

10 January 2009

The trade union movement unreservedly condemns this illegal war on the people of Gaza. We join the United Nations in calling for an immediate ceasefire.

Our government and the EU must pressure Israel and Hamas to end this war. No more bombs, no more murder, no more excuses.

The TUC - and the six and a half million workers we represent - demand that our government and the EU takes the action needed to force an end to the terror. They have the power. We urge them to find the will.

One Cleaner Rep Saved, One Sacked - RMT Continues The Fight

Submitted by Admin on 10 January, 2009 - 15:31

Background information here.

The good news is that the case against Clara was thrown out.

The bad news is that Mary's dismissal was upheld for the second time. The first time round, she was sacked in her absence, when despite giving ISS her address, to which they sent her P45, they claim to have sent the first notice to her old address, stopped her pay because she did not respond, then sacked her!

RMT representative Pat O'Brien got her reinstated. He then represented her at the next hearing, when she was sacked again

Membership Updates

Submitted by tubeman8806 on 10 January, 2009 - 14:38

Solidarity

Hi everybody
My name is Nick Smith,i am the membership secretary for RMT Neasden 1070 branch.
This is a reminder to all members (new/old,rejoins,transfers in/out )i would like to ask for your help.
Please could all branch members check the RMT site (if possible)to make sure that all your membership details are up to date and correct.

You can email me with updates of your membership information by clicking here

RMT to demonstrate against victimisation of ISS cleaners

Submitted by Janine on 7 January, 2009 - 11:00

RMT press release, issued today

RMT TUBE cleaners and their supporters will demonstrate tomorrow at the Greenwich offices of cleaning contractor ISS against its victimisation of union reps following last year’s successful strike for the London living wage.

One RMT rep has already been sacked and another faces disciplinary charges in vindictive attacks on the union following its historic victory against ISS and other Tube cleaning contractors.

Defend Our Cleaners' Reps

Submitted by Admin on 7 January, 2009 - 10:00

ISS cleaning company continues to victimise RMT reps, sacking and disciplining them on trumped-up charges.

A protest is being held outside ISS offices at Greenwich, 15 Park Vista, Greenwich, this Thursday, 8 January, at 11am. Please meet inside London Bridge outside WH Smiths at 10am.

Solidarity is strength.

Labour Representation Committee Supports RMT Cleaners Fighting Victimisation

Submitted by Admin on 6 January, 2009 - 23:00

LABOUR REPRESENTATION COMMITTEE www.l-r-c.org.uk

*PRESS NOTICE* *PRESS NOTICE*

The LRC supports demonstration against victimisation of tube cleaners

The Labour Representation Committee (LRC) supports the RMT Tube cleaners who will be demonstrating tomorrow (8th January 09) at the Greenwich offices of cleaning contractor ISS against its victimisation of union reps following last year’s successful strike for the London living wage.

Discussion meeting: How the financial crisis affects you

Submitted by Admin on 6 January, 2009 - 16:16

Meeting for RMT members: Saturday 17 January, 11:00-14:00 Venue: RMT headquarters, 39 Chalton Street NW1 (nearest stations: Euston and King's Cross St. Pancras)

The Financial Crisis: How will the recession affect jobs, wages and pensions?

Speakers: Jared Wood, RMT Plus a speaker from the Wall Street Journal

Organised by the National Shop Stewards' Network

RMT Women's Conference 2009

Submitted by Admin on 5 January, 2009 - 12:14

RMT's annual Women's Conference will take place this year in Newcastle on Friday 6 and Saturday 7 March, and several women from RMT's London Transport region will be attending. Please join us!

The conference is open to all women members: you do not have to be a rep or branch officer to attend, you just need to get your branch to agree to you being a delegate. The branch should then pay your expenses.

In his letter to activists promoting the conference, General Secretary Bob Crow says:

First e-mail newsletter from RMT London Calling website

Submitted by Admin on 4 January, 2009 - 15:27

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This is the first e-mail newsletter from RMT London Calling, the website of RMT's London Transport Regional Council.

As this is our first one, please forgive any mistakes. If you do not wish to receive any more of these newsletters, you will find instructions on how to unsubscribe at the end of this message.

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Click out these links for new material on the site:

This Week's Protests Against Invasion of Gaza

Submitted by Admin on 4 January, 2009 - 14:15

EMERGENCY DEMONSTRATION SUNDAY 4 JANUARY 2.00 PM ISRAELI EMBASSY, KENSINGTON HIGH STREET Following Israel's ground invasion, an emergency demonstration has been called for Sunday, 4th January at 2.00 pm. (Nearest tube High Street Kensington).

DAILY PROTESTS AT THE ISRAELI EMBASSY There will be daily protests at the Israeli Embassy from Monday 5 January to Friday 9 January, at 5.30 pm - 7.30 pm.

NATIONAL DEMONSTRATION: SATUDAY 10 JANUARY The national demonstration on Saturday 10 January is planned to march to the Israeli Embassy.