9 October 2014
RMT
ALL INDUSTRIAL ACTION SUSPENDED – ALL MEMBERS TO WORK AS NORMAL
Our Ref: LUL/14/5
9th October 2014
Dear Colleague,
Every Job Matters – Defending Jobs on London Underground
ALL INDUSTRIAL ACTION SUSPENDED – ALL MEMBERS TO WORK AS NORMAL
Following the talks at ACAS yesterday attended by your Lead Officer, Stations negotiating team and RMT Reps from across all functions there has been substantial progress made towards our demands.
A letter received from the Company this morning, confirms that:-
• Consultation and discussions regarding Fit for the Future – Stations will continue and any further matters of concern during implementation can be raised by either party.
• LUL has accepted and anticipates that the number of post reductions can be further reduced from the current figure of 897 (reduced from the original 953).
• The salary and location guarantee applies to all station staff, including those who have a medical restriction confirmed by LUOH at the point of mapping into a new role.
The crucial principal that all members, including those who are currently medically restricted, will be equally protected and also provides the opportunity for further discussions to continue to reduce the number of jobs at risk. The assurances received will allow your negotiating team to move forward on the basis that we still do not agree to the new operating model but are able to remain vigilant on the impact of the proposals and act on developments.
The General Grades Committee has considered this matter and having noted the views of your RMT Reps has taken the decision to SUSPEND ALL INDUSTRIAL ACTION. For clarification, this includes the instruction not to book on for shifts between Tuesday 14th October until Thursday 16th October and the OVERTIME BAN IS ALSO SUSPENDED.
All RMT members are to be commended and congratulated for their steadfast support and solidarity throughout these long and difficult discussions. RMT retains its opposition to the Mayor’s Ticket Office closure plans and will continue to campaign against all of the austerity cuts being imposed on LUL and across the wider transport industry.
Yours sincerely
Mick Cash
General Secretary
Unity House
Tel: 020 7387 4771
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