BREAKDOWN IN INDUSTRIAL RELATIONS, TRAIN OPERATORS, PICCADILLY LINE – LONDON UNDERGROUND (LUL/14/2)
Further to my previous Circular (IR/361/16, 25th November 2016), talks took place with the Company at ACAS on 25th November, 1st, 2nd and 5th December in an effort to avoid the strike action due to commence from 21:30 hours this evening. These were attended by the new LUL JNP Director and good progress was made with management moving to our position on some key issues.
The National Executive Committee has considered this matter and taken the decision to cancel the planned strike action on Tuesday 6th and Wednesday 7th December 2016 as the major issues of this dispute have been ceded by management and are therefore resolved.
LUL has confirmed that there are no foreseeable plans to extend the use of Cockfosters Depot facilities and all members will continue to receive full familiarisation. A SPAD Policy briefing with management will take place in conjunction with the Trans Functional Council Reps to seek to resolve any negative perceptions and to ensure the process is undertaken fairly and consistently. Assurances have been received on other issues and Brother Gary Fitzpatrick’s safety has been protected by removing the other party from the workplace while the matter is resolved through the proper procedures.
BREAKDOWN IN INDUSTRIAL RELATIONS, TRAIN OPERATORS, HAMMERSMITH & CITY LINE – LONDON UNDERGROUND (LUL/14/2)
Further to my previous Circular (IR/361/16, 25th November 2016), following constructive following talks at ACAS, the National Executive Committee considered a report from the Lead Officer and the view of the negotiating team and has taken the decision to suspend the planned strike action on Tuesday 6th and Wednesday 7th December 2016.
Some important commitments were received from management regarding meetings and adherence to proper policies and procedures. Further meetings at ACAS will take place in January 2017 to review progress and I will keep you advised of all further developments.
CHRISTMAS & NEW YEAR’S WORKING ARRANGEMENTS, TRAIN OPERATORS, HAMMERSMITH & CITY LINE AND DISTRICT LINE – LONDON UNDERGROUND (LUL/7/2)
Further to my previous Circular (IR/361/16, 25th November 2016), all RMT Train Operator & Instructor Operator members on the Hammersmith & City Line and District Line should now have received their ballot paper regarding the above dispute. I urge all affected members to vote ‘YES’ FOR STRIKE ACTION and ‘YES’ FOR INDUSTRIAL ACTION SHORT OF A STRIKE and to return the paper in the freepost envelope provided to reach the Scrutineer by Thursday 15th December 2016.
If you know of a member who has not received their ballot paper, please ask them to call the Freephone Helpline on 0800 376 3706 or e-mail info@rmt.org.uk as soon as possible so we can send them a replacement paper.
DISMISSAL, D. STOREY, TRAIN OPERATOR, WEST RUISLIP – LONDON UNDERGROUND (LUL/4/1)
Further to my previous Circular (IR/361/16, 25th November 2016), all RMT Train Operator & Instructor Operator members at White City Traincrew Depot and West Ruislip Traincrew Depot should now have received their ballot paper regarding the above dispute. I urge all affected members to vote ‘YES’ FOR STRIKE ACTION and ‘YES’ FOR INDUSTRIAL ACTION SHORT OF A STRIKE and to return the paper in the freepost envelope provided to reach the Scrutineer by Tuesday 13th December 2016.
If you know of a member who has not received their ballot paper, please ask them to call the Freephone Helpline on 0800 376 3706 or e-mail info@rmt.org.uk as soon as possible so we can send them a replacement paper.