Tubeworker

The new issue of Tubeworker outlines the threat from the fascist BNP, and urges London Underground workers to join mobilisations against them. It also calls on readers to be ready for further strikes in the jobs/pay/justice dispute, and explains the importance of defending agreements. Workplace reports include a strike ballot to dfend sacked driver Kevin Dobinson, TfL's reckless attitude to swine flu, and more. Click on the file name to download it; click here to read Tubeworker 's blog.

The new issue of Tubeworker welcomes the effectiveness of the recent strike, and discusses the way forward. It also reports on developments since the strike, assesses the media coverage of the dispute and tackles the ASLEF leadership's treachery. All this and poetry too. Click on the file name to download it; click here to read Tubeworker 's blog.

Click the attachment / file name to download the special issue of Tubeworker for the strike starting this evening.

The new issue of Tubeworker calls for the most effective action possible in the current dispute, and discussing how to keep the momentum going beyond the first walkout. It also demands the London Living Wage for all Tube cleaners, and reports on workplace issues from the Textback trial flop to the sacking of a Bakerloo line driver. Tubeworker also considers the whether No2EU is the alternative to New Labour that we need. Click on the file name to download it. Click here to read Tubeworker's blog.

The new issue of Tubeworker reports that LUL management has upheld the outrageously unjust sacking of Carl Campbell, which means that Wednesday/Thursday's Victoria line drivers' strike goes ahead. It argues that should management still refuse to back down, the action must escalate. Tubeworker also reminds readers to vote Yes in the all-grade LUL/TfL dispute over jobs, pay and justice, and argues that should the employers make another legal challenge, the union should go ahead and name strike dates rather than re-ballot. Click the file name to download it. Click here to read Tubeworker 's blog.

As RMT members prepare to vote against for industrial action for against job cuts, a rubbish pay offer and management bullying, Tubeworker urges London Underground workers to be aware of their own strength, and not to give it up. It also tells the story of when Tube workers defied the law and walked out in 2001, and calls on all grades to support this week's strike by Victoria Line drivers. Plus the usual selection of reports from around the job. Click the file name to view, download and print it. Click here to read Tubeworker 's blog.

The new issue of Tubeworker reports on the massive vote by RMT members for industrial action over jobs, pay and bullying, but also the fact that the union is re-balloting because of legal threats from LUL. It argues that the union should have consulted members before the decision to re-ballot, and that workers must now prepare to take unofficial action in the event of further legal moves. Tubeworker also reports on the forthcoming Victoria line drivers' strike, plus various workplace issues. Click on the file name to download it. Click here to read Tubeworker's blog.

The new issue of Tubeworker urges all RMT members on London Underground and TfL to vote Yes in the current industrial action ballot, and discusses some of the issues that workers are talking about. It also reports on the sacking of a cleaner rep and ISS's reneging on the last instalment of the London Living Wage for cleaners, as well as the usual range of workplace reports. Click on the file name to view, download and print it. Click here to read Tubeworker 's blog.

As London Underground "offers" a five-year deal of RPI+1% in the first year then RPI only for the next four years, Tubeworker welcomes RMT's plans to ballot on pay and job cuts. It also reports on a successful workplace election for union reps; the £5 minimum trial; a costly cock-up by TubeLines; and plenty more besides. Click on the file name to view, download and print it; click here to read Tubeworker 's blog.

As London Underground announces 1,000 job cuts with TfL to follow with many more, Tubeworker calls for an effective fight. It also discusses the call for an amnesty for immigrant workers, reports on the 'snowday' farce, and carries several other local reports. Click the file name below to view, download and/or print it. Click here to read Tubeworker 's blog.