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Bakerloo News Issue 2, September 2011

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Main Stories follow:

It pays to be a member of the RMT

RMT Assistant General Secretary Pat Sikorski, reports on the reinstatement of Issa Kanu, who was sacked by Bakerloo management 18 months ago in May 2010

I am pleased to report to all RMT members on the Bakerloo Line, the stunning tribunal success of former Elephant & Castle train driver, Issa Kanu.

RMT Register Disagreement With London Underground Over 'Olympic Recognition And Reward'

From General Secretary Bob Crow

I write to advise you that despite London Underground announcing yesterday that a deal has been reached for Train Drivers during the Olympic Games period, RMT has not agreed to this deal; and as such your RMT Representatives’ registered a failure to agree at the Trains Functional Council meeting. I can confirm that RMT reject this deal.

Trains Functional Council Minutes For Olympic Working Meeting

Here are the minutes of the Olympic working 'Trains Functional Council' meeting. The RMT representative voted against the proposals, however the proposals were voted through by other staff side representatives, all members of ASLEF.

The proposals include:

  • Nine hour turns, plus meal break on a weekend - so possibly working 19 hours Saturday and Sunday.
  • Shifts running until 0300 hrs
  • Bakerloo line agreement on number of 'tunnel trips' will be postponed

Click 'read more' to read the minutes, or download them below.