DEFEND JOBS, PAY & CONDITIONS – LONDON NORTH EASTERN RAILWAY

Our Ref: BR2/10/1

 

24 July 2023

 

 

Dear RMT Member

 

DEFEND JOBS, PAY & CONDITIONS – LONDON NORTH EASTERN RAILWAY

 

I received reports this morning that LNER management are threatening to discipline and send staff home without pay as a result of them wearing “Save Our Ticket Offices” badges while on duty.

 

I have written to LNER protesting at its disgraceful tactics in attempting to silence RMT members who are facing an obvious threat to their livelihoods and jobs and who are simply voicing their opinions on this matter.

 

A meaningful and genuine process on ticket office closures must include allowing those whose own future is uncertain to have their say.

 

I have therefore asked LNER to withdraw all threats of disciplinary action over this matter and that should such threats continue then your union will use whatever means we have at our disposal to defend RMT members.

 

I will keep you and your colleagues updated should any further developments arise in this matter.

 

 

Yours sincerely

 

Michael Lynch

General Secretary