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A Time Line Of The Night Tube Dispute

Submitted by rmtlondon on 8 July, 2015 - 18:40

Night Tube was first announced in October 2013 at the same time as London Underground bosses and Tory mayor Boris Johnson announced plans for massive cuts to the tube and the closure of every ticket office.

The RMT has held the position since day one that we are willing to discuss any increase in Tube services. In this official union decision in November 2013 we made our position clear:

"This union is willing to discuss any proposals to extend the services offered to our passengers – including all-night running – so long as these are done safely and do not involve loss of jobs or worsening of working conditions for our members."

RMT Willing To Discuss Any Extension To Tube Services Including All Night Running

In September 2014, the date that London Underground plan to launch Night Tube was announced, but still bosses hadn't agreed with the workers via their unions how it would be staffed.

Every Job Matters Tube Dispute Ballot Results

Submitted by rmtlondon on 30 June, 2015 - 16:14

30th June 2015

Dear Colleague,

Every Job Matters – Defending Jobs on London Underground

Further to previous correspondence regarding the above, the ballot has now concluded with members voting as follows:-

Are you prepared to take strike action?

Total Votes Cast 1945
Number Voting ‘Yes’ 1781
Number Voting ‘No’ 159
Spoilt Papers 5

Are you prepared to take industrial action short of a strike?

Total Votes Cast 1945
Number Voting ‘Yes’ 1826
Number Voting ‘No’ 99
Spoilt Papers 20

Station Staff Balloted In Noel Roberts Reinstatement Fightback

Submitted by rmtlondon on 4 June, 2015 - 14:59

DISMISSAL, N. ROBERTS – LONDON UNDERGROUND (LUL/4/1)

Further to my previous Circular (IR/070/15, 12th March 2015), members will be aware that preparations were underway to conduct a ballot for industrial action of all Station Grades members at East Ham, Tower Hill and Embankment over the unfair dismissal of Brother Noel Roberts.

Bakerloo News May June 2015

Submitted by rmtlondon on 22 May, 2015 - 03:41

Bakerloo News is the newsletter for RMT members in the Bakerloo branch. In this edition:

  • Tories plan new anti-union laws:labour movement must fight back!
  • Prepare for action on pay, Night Tube, job cuts
  • Full-time station staff relocation
  • Fixed-term contract CSAs: know your rights!
  • Defending one-hour meal breaks
  • STAFF CUTS REVEALED?

RMT Preparing For Possible Pay And Night Tube Strike

Submitted by rmtlondon on 21 May, 2015 - 15:50

RMT declares dispute over tube night running and derisory pay offer and prepares to ballot for action

TUBE UNION RMT confirmed today that it has declared a formal dispute with London Underground over an outrageous attempt to drive a coach and horses through existing procedures by attempting to impose new rosters on staff in the run up to the scheduled date for the introduction of night tube operation – 12th September 2015. The rosters would pin staff into a regime of anti-social hours and appalling working conditions.

RMT Fights Against Rainbow Process As Fit For Work Member Sacked

Submitted by rmtlondon on 14 May, 2015 - 18:28

RAINBOW ATTENDANCE POLICY – LONDON UNDERGROUND (LUL/5/9)

Further to my previous Circular (IR/100/15, 16th April 2015), a resolution regarding this matter has been received from the London Transport Regional Council, which notes the recent dismissal of Noel Roberts whilst fit and at work. This amounts to a capability/rainbow dismissal which is not a recognised nor agreed procedure with our Union and leaves all LUL members vulnerable to being sacked whilst fit and at work.

RMT Says No To New Tube Faulty Radio Procedure

Submitted by rmtlondon on 29 April, 2015 - 16:48

Comrades

There is a new rule going live on May 4th, OSN 118. This would see trains running in passenger services with no direct contact the controller. This is obviously an unacceptable risk to the RMT.

We have had various meetings with LU on this matter and we have continually objected to its introduction. As LU were intent on imposing this on us we have contacted our Head Office with a view to escalating the matter. You will be hearing from our union top brass in due course on this matter.

Moving The Goal Posts: Tube Bosses Arbitrary Performance Bonus

Submitted by rmtlondon on 23 April, 2015 - 14:24

Moving the goalposts?

A few years ago LUL introduced a performance bonus for operational staff. It wasn't something the RMT asked for, or were happy about. As a Union we believe that all earnings should be consolidated, i.e. included in the salary so that it is pensionable and goes up with inflation. However, LUL wanted a system that rewarded “good performance” so decided to pay us extra if we met certain targets. Sometimes we met them and sometimes we didn't – but at least it was possible to meet them.