The new lockdown comes into effect from tomorrow. Our unions must fight for reinforced safety measures.
LU has said workers in the "Clinically Extremely Vulnerable" (CEV) category will not be expected to be in the workplace, and those whose jobs mean they can't work from home are likely to be put...
Union reps are pushing LU to improve its procedures for when a case of Covid is confirmed in a workplace, after recent incidents at Euston and Victoria. An RMT leaflet says current processes are "not robust or comprehensive enough."
Of particular concern is LU's insistence that they can keep a...
Senior LU boss Nick Dent wasn't mincing his words in an Employee Bulletin sent out to all staff on 15 October: "All colleagues in our operational teams should continue to come to work as normal, including colleagues who are vulnerable."
Let's remind ourselves of the facts: between 15 and 20,000...
On 30 September, we reported that cleaning contractor ABM had withdrawn an agreement to pay cleaners at their full shift rate for periods of Covid-related sickness and self-isolation. With the agreement withdrawn, cleaners would revert to their normal contractual arrangements, which only entitled...
It might be a good idea to offer someone an opportunity to develop their skills - but that's not the same thing as getting them to do your job for you!
In particular, do remember that Planned General inspections (PGIs) are a management responsibility. A CSS might accompany a CSM - if they want to...
Friday 14 August saw a vicious assault by a member of the public against station staff at Warren Street. The incident almost exactly mirrored an incident at West Ham in September 2019, where assailants attacked staff after kicking their way into the station control room.
LU has emphasised the...
After nearly a week the air con in Brixton control room is still on the blink. Some staff are now refusing to work in these conditions, redirecting the calls to the CSM office and informing control that if an alarm goes off they'll evacuate the station.
Management need to get this fixed now and...
Since the pandemic, confirmation cards have been left with the logbook in drivers' cabs to verify that the cab has been properly cleaned and disinfected with anti-viral cleaning solution.
But some drivers report finding these cards haven't been filled in. When they ring a manager, they're simply...
Boris Johnson's recent announcement that people should start using public transport again is a cause for concern. Although LU says it won't be changing its messaging, which encourages passengers to walk or cycle where possible, workmates on stations and trains are already anecdotally reporting...
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