RMT SERVICE CONTOL 29 July 2014
Fact Finding Meetings We regularly come across cases where
members are denied the right to a representative in Fact Finding
Meetings. !
We also come across cases where people don't know they are in a
Fact Finding. !
IF IN DOUBT ASK! It is a shame we need to remind people, but
unfortunately we come across this far to often. So here are your
rights:!
If the manager believes it may lead to a disciplinary they must
suspend and allow you to invite a rep!
If the member requests an adjournment at any time this must be
granted.!
A fact finding is rarely held in the best interests of a member.
If in doubt ask. !
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HSCC The question on everyones lips at the moment is what about
Hammersmith. Put simply, Nobody knows. Having spent several years
and more than several millions of pounds LUL have decided to change
their minds altogether and cancel the Bombardier contract. As a
result the job safety of all grades are in question. Your local RMT
rep can help you with more info
Earls Court We have been told the latest plan is to provide a
life extendancy programme for Earls Court. Which means it could
potentially stay open until 2020. What does this mean for you? In
basic terms it means your job is there for longer. It also provides
a place for SO1-3 grades to move to from the cabins.
This suggests, although we haven't had this confirmed formally,
that Earls Court and Piccadilly staff WILL NOT go to Hammersmith
Service Control Centre.
RMT SERVICE CONTROL NEWSLETTER
RMT SERVICE CONTOL 29 July 2014
Power Control Room Strike! !Some members were asked to fill in
for the PCRO (Power Control Room Operatives) whilst they were on
strike. Fortunately this was seen by the members for what it is,
unsafe, immoral and dangerous. The PCRO sta need to have a degree.
LUL management believe that two days training and a license that
might as well have come from a Kinder Egg is sucient. We know
otherwise. !
!Please remember, if you are approached in the future to do
similar things consult with your rep before responding. There is no
excuse for asking members to perform these roles. It may be dressed
up as part of your development. In which case a good rule of thumb
is if it sounds unsafe-it is unsafe.
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Every Job Matters We all know the latest cuts will affect
Service Control too.
your pensions will be threatened
your passes will be threatened
no station staff means nobody to assist Service Control
staff
The latest talks have achieved nothing. Despite the best
attempts by the RMT LUL have refused to concede a single point.
Make no doubt this is a deliberate stalling tactic. Remember, we
want a safe and accessible tube that is affordable for all. We
cannot achieve that whilst LUL are refusing to budge.
For more information please contact your local
representative.
Your local reps:!
Earls Court-John Cottrell & Esmond Syfox!
District Line-Arif Patel!
Metropolitan Line-Vacant!
Functional Reps- Jo Duy, Arif Patel & Michael
Livingstone
You can contact us on:!
[email protected]!
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