DLR Strikes

BREAKDOWN IN INDUSTRIAL RELATIONS – KEOLIS AMEY DOCKLANDS (DLR/14/2)

Further to my previous Circular (IR/261/15, 29^th October 2015) and the solid strike action taken by KAD members between Tuesday 3^rd and Thursday 5^th November 2015, the DLR Branch met to discuss this dispute. Having noted a report received from the Lead Officer and the consensus of the DLR Branch meeting, the General Grades Committee has considered this matter and taken the decision to instruct all Docklands Light Railway members NOT TO BOOK ON FOR SHIFTS THAT COMMENCE BETWEEN:-

• 03:59 hours on Monday 11^th January 2016 until 03:59 hours on Tuesday 12^th January 2016.
• 03:59 hours on Wednesday 13^th January 2016 until 03:59 hours on Thursday 14^th January 2016.

• 03:59 hours on Monday 8^th February 2016 until 03:59 hours on Wednesday 10^th February 2016.
• 03:59 hours on Thursday 11^th February 2016 until 03:59 hours on Friday 12^th February 2016.

• 03:59 hours on Monday 7^th March 2016 until 03:59 hours on Wednesday 9^th March 2016.
• 03:59 hours on Thursday 10^th March 2016 until 03:59 hours on Saturday 12^th March 2016.

• 03:59 hours on Monday 21^st March 2016 until 03:59 hours on Friday 25^th March 2016.
• 03:59 hours on Tuesday 29^th March 2016 until 03:59 hours on Saturday 2^nd April 2016.

I am sure all members will show their support for our DLR colleagues in this ongoing dispute. As always, we remain available for talks with the Company to resolve this dispute and I will keep you informed of all developments.