Underground pay referenda: Vote No!
By a London Underground worker London Underground's pay offer of 3.7% is not enough, especially for lower grades. The Regional Council of the underground union, RMT, has a policy to reject this offer and to take industrial action if necessary. Yet the national leaders of the unions are telling us we should accept it. RMT and the drivers' union ASLEF are both holding referenda with a recommendation to accept. The clerical workers union, TSSA, may accept it without even letting their members have a vote. A big 'No' vote from RMT and ASLEF members will send a clear message to the company and the...