Tubeworker

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Tubeworker 27/6/11 - We've Won! - Support June 30 Strikes

The new issue of Tubeworker examines the successful campaign to reinstate Arwyn Thomas, and urges London Underground workers to support the teachers' and civil servants' strike on Thursday. Workplace reports include the latest from the pay talks, the ongoing fight against job cuts, and the sacking of Central Line driver Tunde Amanah. Click '1 attachment' / file name to download it. Click here to read Tubeworker's blog.

Tubeworker 25/5/11: Defend Our Right to Strike!

The new issue of 'Tubeworker' urges readers to fight moves from the Tories to introduce new anti-union laws. It also reports on the latest developments in the disputes over victimisations of union reps and stations job cuts. Other reports include the latest pay insult, Jubilee line fiascos and management's attempts to turn supervisors into managers. Click '1 attachment' / file name to download it. Click here to read Tubeworker 's blog.

Tubeworker 21/4/11: Reinstate Our Reps!

The new issue of Tubeworker reports on the growing momentum of the campaign against the sacking of RMT reps Eamonn Lynch and Arwyn Thomas, and on London Underground's below-inflation, 5-year pay offer. It also pours scorn on the Royal Wedding Oyster card, asks Where next for the fight against stations job cuts, and reports on workplace issues from the increased risk of assault at the gateline to passengers being stuck on a stalled train for over an hour. Click '1 attachment' / file name to download it; click here to read Tubeworker's blog.

Tubeworker 10/4/11: Special Issue for Drivers' Ballot

Tubeworker has brought out a special issue for the RMT drivers' ballot. Leading on the importance of defending victimised reps Eamonn and Arwyn, it also shows how Tube drivers are now almost alone in working a five-day week while most mainline drivers have a four-day week. It also reports on issues for drivers from around the lines, and discusses issues for the workers' movement after the 26 March demonstration. Click '1 attachment' / file name to download it. Click here to read Tubeworker 's blog.

Tubeworker 20/3/11: Fight the Cuts!

The new issue of Tubeworker urges readers to join the fight against cuts, including by marching next Saturday. It also urges drivers to vote Yes for strikes to defend sacked reps. Other reports including London Underground's attack on RMT Regional Organiser Steve Hedley, the company's latest pressure on workers, and a rare victory for the unions in the courts. Click '1 attachment' / file name to download it; click here to read Tudeworker's blog.

Tubeworker 12/2/11: Solidarity with Egyptian Workers!

The new issue of Tubeworker calls for solidarity with Egyptian workers and support for the new, independent trade union federation in Egypt. It also argues for escalation of RMT's fight for the reinstatement of two of its driver reps, and reports on workplace issues from the latest CDP propaganda to the threat to our staff and nominee passes. Click '1 attachment' / file name to download it. Click here to read Tubeworker's blog.

Tubeworker 22/1/11: Job Cuts Fight Falters

The new issue of Tubeworker mourns the faltering of the fight against job cuts as the unions seem destined to name no more strikes before the cuts are implemented. It also reports on the latest victimisations of RMT reps, the injunction against the DLR strike, BoJo's speech about driverless trains, and several other workplace issues. Click the file name below to download it. Click here to read Tubeworker's blog.

Tubeworker 19/12/10 - Defend Your Union - Stop These Sackings!

The new issue of Tubeworker reports on Saturday's strikes on the Bakerloo and Northern lines to demand the reinstatement of two sacked RMT activist. It demands a clear strategy and new strike dates for the job dispute, and tells the horrific story of two pensioners trapped on a freezing, unstaffed station. It also reminds readers to vote for Janine Booth for RMT's Executive, discusses ASLEF's Boxing Day strike, and reports on various other workplace issues. Click here to download it ; click here to read Tubeworker's blog.

Tubeworker 20/11/10: Step Up the Action

The new issue of Tubeworker argues that we can not keep treading water in our fight against job cuts - we have to either give it up or step it up! It also supports student protests against tuition fee rises, reports on various workplace issues, and reminds readers to vote Janine Booth for the RMT Executive. Click '1 attachment' / file name to download it. Click here to read Tubeworker's blog.

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