newsletter: august, 2009

East London Rail Branch News Vol II, Issue 1 September 2009

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Secretary: Ed Shine– 07940340128

0626 East London Rail

National Union of Rail, Maritime, & Transport Workers’ GENERAL SECRETARY: Bob Crow

Branch News Email: [email protected]

YOU STRUCKFOR JOBS

FOR PAY

SPECIAL ‘BYE-BYE BOWKER’ EDITION !!!

YOU STRUCK

VOTE DERRIC

K

MARR FOR

REGIONAL

ORGANISER!!!

NATIONAL EXPRESS EAST ANGLIA– the Company’s offers to it’s Trade Unions went from desultory to almost laughable. Having offered £200 (non-incremental on salary, pension, or allowances), their further offers were effectively identical but under a pretence of increasing it. The General Grades Commit-tee of the RMT rightly rejected these so-called ‘offers’, as really STILL a pay-cut! On top of the stalling of pay talks and the Company’s failure to make a meaningful offer, the Joint Work-ing Party on contract and agency labour set up during the previ-ous dispute made no progress at all with the Company still us-ing this labour in defiance of the dispute resolution agreement we gained at the end of the last strike! The JWP has now, fun-nily enough, been set up as promised. Another back-down on their part. PEOPLE WHO TOOK PART IN THE THREE DAYS OF STRIKE ACTION GAVE YOUR NEGOTIATORS THE POWER TO DEMAND- AND GET-! A BETTER OFFER. The Company’s propaganda to staff before the strike made out they were strong enough to withstand your action; that there was no more money available anyway; and that strike action wouldn’t achieve anything. And Mr. Andrew Chivers claimed that himself.

BUT: They weren’t strong enough; they were forced by you to negotiate. BUT: There was more money available; AND: Strike action did achieve something! So who was right? Who tells you the truth? An employer who lies to you for its’ own ends or a Union that keeps you fully in-volved in the negotiating process, even by giving YOU the final say in a pay referendum? You were right. We were right. They were wrong. HOPEFULLY THOSE FEW WHO CROSSED YOUR PICKET LINES WILL REMEMBER THIS, AND RE-MEMBER THOSE WHO FOUGHT AND LOST MONEY FOR THE SAKE OF ALL, GAINED SOMETHING FOR EVERYONE– whether you think they deserve it or not, of course, is up to you!

YOU HAVE GAINED BOTH

NEXT BRANCH MEETING: TUESDAY 15TH SEPTEMBER 2009, 1700 HOURS: The Railway Tavern Public House (Conservatory room), Angel Lane,

Stratford, London E15… CONTACT THE SECRETARY FOR DETAILS

Vol II, Issue 1 September 2009

07940340128

0626 East London Rail

National Union of Rail, Maritime, & Transport Workers’

YOU STRUCK

BYE BOWKER’ EDITION !!!

YOU STRUCK

strong enough; they were forced by you

So who was right? Who tells you the truth? An employer who lies to you for its’ own ends or a Union that keeps you fully in-volved in the negotiating process, even by giving YOU the final

HOPEFULLY THOSE FEW WHO CROSSED YOUR PICKET LINES WILL REMEMBER THIS, AND RE-MEMBER THOSE WHO FOUGHT AND LOST MONEY FOR THE SAKE OF ALL, GAINED SOMETHING FOR

whether you think they deserve it or not, of

YOU HAVE GAINED BOTH


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ANGLIA REGIONAL ORGANIZER NOMINEE AND

N.X.E.A. TRAIN DRIVER BRO. DERRICK MARR

‘KEBABS’ NATIONAL EXPRESS AT

EMPLOYMENT TRIBUNAL

Derrick Marr won a resounding victory by reversing his sacking by NXEA at Stratford Employment Tribunal, because the tribunal believed had a strong case for unfair dis-missal for trade-union activities. The tri-bunal said the company had adopted a “brutal approach” with the dismissal, and had displayed no sympathy towards Der-rick Marr’s medical condition. The union argued that Derrick had been dismissed for his high-profile union activities, and the judgment meant that there was a an expec-tation that Derrick would win his case at a full hearing. General Secretary Bob Crow said; “We believe it is quite clear that Del Marr was dismissed because he has been an effec-tive trade union rep for many years". They were forced not only to re-instate Bro. Marr to his job, but to reimburse him all lost back pay, and pay an undis-closed sum in compensation. The Branch wishes Del Marr all the best in his future dealings with these pirates

As many of you will know by now, Bro. Bob ‘Dreadnought’ Rayner, our Regional Or-ganiser and Lead Officer of many years, is due to retire in September. This means that an elec-tion has to take place within the London & Anglia Region for a new Regional Organiser. This Branch, along with many others, has nominated Bro. Derrick Marr for the posi-tion. WE URGE ALL OUR MEMBERS AND READERS TO VOTE IN THIS ELEC-

TION AND SPECIFICALLY, TO VOTE ‘DERRICK MARR #1’ WHEN YOU DO.

WHY VOTE ‘DEL MARR’?!?!?

ALL YOU HAVE TO DO IS READ THE ELECTION AD-DRESSES YOU RECEIVED WITH YOUR BALLOT PAPER- BRO. MARR, AS WELL AS LISTING WHAT HE HAS AL-READY DONE (TWO TERMS ON THE EXECUTIVE COM-MITTEE, BRANCH SECRETARY, LOCAL AND COMPANY COUNCIL REP ETC), ALSO TELLS US WHAT HE WANTS TO ACHIEVE– FILLING VACANCIES, FUNCTIONAL BRANCHES, EQUALITY, RESPECT, AND CONFRONTING MANAGEMENT BULLYING AND HARASSMENT; AND IM-PROVING UNION COMMUNICATION, REPRESEN-TATION, AND BASICALLY TO

PROVIDE STRONG LEADERSHIP SO NOT ONLY DOES THIS TELL US HE HAS THE EXPERI-ENCE AND HISTORY FOR THIS REGION, IT TELLS US HE HAS IDEAS AND PLANS FOR IT TOO. ON WHICH HIS OPPONENT SAYS VERY LITTLE EXCEPT RIGHT AT THE END- A SLIGHTLY VAGUE ‘PLEDGE’. VOTE ‘DERRICK MARR FOR R.O. AND RETURN YOUR BALLOT IN THE

ENVELOPE PROVIDED BY 25th SEPTEMBER 2009 IF YOU HAVE NOT RECEIVED A BALLOT PAPER PLEASE CONTACT YOUR LOCAL REP, BRANCH SECRETARY (07940 340 128) OR CALL

THE R.M.T. FREE HELPLINE ON 0800 376 3706.




ANGLIA REGIONAL ORGANIZER NOMINEE AND

N.X.E.A. TRAIN DRIVER BRO. DERRICK MARR

NATIONAL EXPRESS AT EMPLOYMENT TRIBUNAL

Derrick Marr won a resounding victory by reversing his sacking by NXEA at Stratford Employment Tribunal, because the tribunal believed had a strong case for unfair dis-

union activities. The tri-bunal said the company had adopted a “brutal approach” with the dismissal, and had displayed no sympathy towards Der-rick Marr’s medical condition. The union argued that Derrick had been dismissed for

profile union activities, and the judgment meant that there was a an expec-tation that Derrick would win his case at a

General Secretary Bob Crow said; “We believe it is quite clear that Del Marr was dismissed because he has been an effec-tive trade union rep for many years".

-instate Bro. Marr to his job, but to reimburse him all lost back pay, and pay an undis-

The Branch wishes Del Marr all the best in his future dealings with these pirates!

PROVIDE STRONG LEADERSHIP SO NOT ONLY DOES THIS TELL US HE HAS THE EXPERI-ENCE AND HISTORY FOR THIS REGION, IT TELLS US HE HAS IDEAS AND PLANS FOR IT

- A

VOTE ‘DERRICK MARR FOR R.O. AND RETURN YOUR BALLOT IN THE

IF YOU HAVE NOT RECEIVED A BALLOT PAPER PLEASE CONTACT YOUR LOCAL REP, BRANCH SECRETARY (07940 340 128) OR CALL


3 NEXT BRANCH MEETING: TUESDAY 15TH SEPTEMBER 2009, 1700 HOURS:

The Railway Tavern Public House (Conservatory room), Angel Lane, Stratford, London E15… CONTACT THE SECRETARY FOR DETAILS

REVENUE PROTEC-TION DURING THE

RETAIL STRIKE Dissatisfaction was reported among RPI members at being excluded from the strike action due to not having been in-cluded on the ballot, which re-sulted in having to cover ticket-selling duties on the last day. It was felt that his should have been foreseen and pre-vented. The Branch recognised that pay was not an issue due to a four year Revenue Protec-tion pay deal; but it was noted that the ballot was also about a breakdown of industrial rela-tions. Even our Lead Officer has previously stated that the Revenue Protection depart-ment has probably the worst industrial relations in the Company (having recently re-ferred to Revenue Protection management as ’Renegade Management’) something could have been done along these lines. A resolution was proposed (by the Secretary) and seconded (Bro. Dean Coo-per) and passed unanimously to inform the general Secretary of our view.

NXEA RETAIL STAFF ON STRIKE AT LIVERPOOL STREET– PART OF THE PICKET LINE, WHICH THE GENERAL SECRETARY, BOB CROW, AT-TENDED, ON 30th JULY 2009

REVENUE PROTEC-TION MEMBER HAR-ASSED DURING THE

RETAIL STRIKE It was also reported that one of this Branches’ (working) Reve-nue Protection members was victimised by a senior manager whilst on Duty during a strike day, purely, the Branch be-lieves, because he was the only visible RMT member there at the time. In what can have been little more than an attempt to demean him and his Union, he was told to ’sweep out a waiting room’! When the member (rightly) refused, the senior manager attempted to send him home. The Branch noted that it is ironic, but of no surprise at all, that during a dispute on the breakdown of Industrial Rela-tions, senior managers should continue a blatant policy of harming those relations even more. On a lighter note, it is not often that this Newsletter finds just cause for congratulating Mr. Alan Perry, Head of Revenue Protection, but in the interests of giving credit where it is due, the Branch was glad to learn that he personally intervened and the matter was resolved to the member’s satisfaction.

No retail reports were heard by the branch due to the absence of any other NXEA RMT members. The Secretary noted that it was dif-ficult for the Branch to consider and discuss the numerous issues facing our retail grades members if none of them ever turned up and reported on their issues. Especially as, hav-ing just waged a successful dispute, it would have been useful to receive feedback and ad-vice from those involved in this successful dispute.

MISUSE OF MFA

Local Reps are increasingly concerned at the Company’s willingness to place members on MfA even following a period of absence that was the result of assault at work or Industrial (workplace) injury. This is in clear breach of their own ‘Chain of Care’ and Health and Safety pro-cedures, and although the MfA procedure states quite clearly that each case must be judged on its merits and that the interviewing manager may use discretion, the branch hears that Human Re-sources take the view that it should be automatic. We are dealing with this at both a Company and RMT Head Office level.


NXEA RETAIL STAFF ON STRIKE AT LIVERPOOL PART OF THE PICKET LINE, WHICH THE

GENERAL SECRETARY, BOB CROW, AT-

No retail reports were heard by the branch due to the absence of any other NXEA RMT members. The Secretary noted that it was dif-ficult for the Branch to consider and discuss the numerous issues facing our retail grades members if none of them ever turned up and reported on their issues. Especially as, hav-ing just waged a successful dispute, it would have been useful to receive feedback and ad-vice from those involved in this successful

Local Reps are increasingly concerned at the Company’s willingness to place members on MfA even following a period of absence that was the result of assault at work or Industrial (workplace) injury. This is in clear breach of their own ‘Chain of Care’ and Health and Safety pro-cedures, and although the MfA procedure states quite clearly that each case must be judged on its merits and that the interviewing manager may use discretion, the branch hears that Human Re-sources take the view that it should be automatic. We are dealing with this at both a Company and


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THOUGHT(S) FOR THE MOMENT

“All too often miners, and indeed other trade unionists, underestimate the eco-nomic strength they have” “The labour movement had the best op-portunity in 50 years to transform not merely an industrial situation and win an important battle for workers in struggle, but an opportunity to change the government of the day”

“The trouble with the Labour Party leader-ship and the trade union leadership, they're quite willing to applaud millions on the streets of the Philippines or in Eastern Europe, without understanding the need to also produce millions of people on the streets of Britain”

“There's a feeling that strength is deter-mined by the size of a union. That clearly is nonsense”

“Yet what you need is not marches, demon-strations, rallies or wide associations, all of them are important. What you need is di-rect action. The sooner people understand that, the sooner we'll begin to change things”

Arthur Scar-

gill, Presi-dent, Na-tional Union

of Mine-workers



NEXT BRANCH MEETING:

TUESDAY 15TH

SEPTEMBER 2009 (NOTE CHANGE OF DAY!)

‘THE RAILWAY

TAVERN’ ANGEL LANE STRATFORD 17:00 HOURS


All too often miners, and indeed other trade unionists, underestimate the eco-

“The labour movement had the best op-portunity in 50 years to transform not merely an industrial situation and win an important battle for workers in struggle, but an opportunity to change

“The trouble with the Labour Party leader-ship and the trade union leadership, they're quite willing to applaud millions on the streets of the Philippines or in Eastern Europe, without understanding the need to also produce millions of people on the

“There's a feeling that strength is deter-mined by the size of a union. That clearly

“Yet what you need is not marches, demon-strations, rallies or wide associations, all of them are important. What you need is di-rect action. The sooner people understand that, the sooner we'll begin to change

Scar-Presi-Na-

Union


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The Railway Tavern Public House (Conservatory room), Angel Lane, Stratford, London E15… CONTACT THE SECRETARY FOR DETAILS

The Secretary introduced Sister Janine Booth, Stations Functional Council Rep on London Underground, Secretary of the RMT London Transport Regional Council, and author of the new book, ‘Guilty and Proud of it: Poplar’s Rebel Councillors and Guardians 1919-25discussing the significance of the London Borough of Poplar Rates’ Strike of 1921 (and the imprisonment of Councillors who refused to uphold unjust and oppressive laws and went to jail rather than betray the people who elected them) and its’ relevance today, and to update the Branch on its proposal to jointly affiliate to LTRC as well as the London & Anglia Re-gional Council, to present proposed changes to the RMT Rule Book to be heard at the Spe-cial General Meeting to be held in Doncaster on Friday 6th November 2009, and to request that this Branch supports these Rule changes.

L O N D O N T R A N S P O R T R E G I O N A L C O U N C I L – BRANCH AFFILIATION For East London Rail Branch to jointly affiliate to both the LTRC as well as London & Anglia would be beneficial not just to the LOROL members of this Branch but for TfL members within the LTRC too. It would provide greater unity and bar-gaining power, as well as being in line with Union policy on parity of esteem between staff doing the same job for different rates and conditions within the two Companies, and help promote equality of promotion and transfer for staff. It is also in accor-dance with the Rule Book which instructs Branches that are a member of one Regional Council that if they have members within London Trans-port, they must affiliate to the LTRC. It is a very active Council, with training days for activists and Rep’s, a web-site, recruitment days, so would be beneficial for the mem-bers of this Branch.

PROPOSED RULE CHANGES WITHIN THE R.M.T. Four proposed rule changes designed to improve communication, democracy and rep-resentation within the Union. Branches with no delegates like this one can send in a written statement of support which must be read out according to Rule. The age restriction on AGM delegate eligibility to be reduced from five years to three, hopefully increasing the number of newer and younger members; The Rule Book provides less than a month to enter amendments to Resolutions before the AGM, so adding an extra week would allow all Branches who meet four-weekly, like his one, to be guaranteed the chance to have a Branch meeting to discuss and pro-pose amendments, which is not necessarily the case now; The Council of Executives should recognise a ‘Strike Committee’ of members when involved in a dispute and would organise the election of this Committee. The purpose of the Committee would not be to make final decisions, the authority to do that would remain with the Executive Council, but to organise focussed and cohesive activity, propaganda, and take recommendations to the Executive. This would guarantee better communication between the Executive Council and the members in dispute and would ensure any decision made by them would be the wishes of the members. It would also prevent the Executive being blamed for ‘unpopular’ decisions. The difference between what this Rule Change would produce and now is that instead of ad hoc meetings of DFC etc at Unity House, such meetings and their purpose would be laid down in Rule.Delegates to the AGM are currently elected on Regional Block votes, which effec-tively means that smaller Branches like this one have no real chance of having their own delegate unless they are able to persuade larger Branches to support their dele-gate. But if the number of delegates were increased from 65 to 100 this would improve members’ representation at a stroke. And Branches with over 500 members would elect their delegate directly from the Branch (meaning their delegate could speak di-rectly for them) - so they have their own delegate. Their block vote would then be de-creased by 500 per delegate, which would give smaller Branches much more chance of having their own delegates elected.


The Secretary introduced Sister Janine Booth, Stations Functional Council Rep on London Underground, Secretary of the RMT London Transport Regional Council, and author of the

Guilty and Proud of it: Poplar’s Rebel Councillors and Guardians 1919-25’, discussing the significance of the London Borough of Poplar Rates’ Strike of 1921 (and the imprisonment of Councillors who refused to uphold unjust and oppressive laws and went to jail rather than betray the people who elected them) and its’ relevance today, and to update the Branch on its proposal to jointly affiliate to LTRC as well as the London & Anglia Re-gional Council, to present proposed changes to the RMT Rule Book to be heard at the Spe-

November 2009, and to request

PROPOSED RULE CHANGES WITHIN THE R.M.T.

Four proposed rule changes designed to improve communication, democracy and rep- send in a

The age restriction on AGM delegate eligibility to be reduced from five years to three,

The Rule Book provides less than a month to enter amendments to Resolutions before -weekly,

like his one, to be guaranteed the chance to have a Branch meeting to discuss and pro-

The Council of Executives should recognise a ‘Strike Committee’ of members when involved in a dispute and would organise the election of this Committee. The purpose of the Committee would not be to make final decisions, the authority to do that would remain with the Executive Council, but to organise focussed and cohesive activity, propaganda, and take recommendations to the Executive. This would guarantee better communication between the Executive Council and the members in dispute and would ensure any decision made by them would be the wishes of the members. It would also prevent the Executive being blamed for ‘unpopular’ decisions. The difference between

meetings of DFC etc at Unity House, such meetings and their purpose would be laid down in Rule. Delegates to the AGM are currently elected on Regional Block votes, which effec-tively means that smaller Branches like this one have no real chance of having their own delegate unless they are able to persuade larger Branches to support their dele-gate. But if the number of delegates were increased from 65 to 100 this would improve members’ representation at a stroke. And Branches with over 500 members would elect their delegate directly from the Branch (meaning their delegate could speak di-

so they have their own delegate. Their block vote would then be de-creased by 500 per delegate, which would give smaller Branches much more chance of


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ADVERTISING HOARDINGS Concern was raised over the erection of new adver-tising boards at most stations on the line, because due to their size, structure and positioning, they may constitute a safety issue. It was proposed that the GOB Line H&S Rep Bro. Tatum investigates this and reports back to the Branch whilst taking any measure necessary with the Company.

‘IMPOSED ROSTER’ THROWN OUT The Branch was pleased to learn of a victory in the face of an attempt to impose rosters on sta-tion staff on the GOB Line which involved the removal of the one long weekend staff had. After tough negotiations at a local level the ‘new’ ros-ter was withdrawn and the status quo main-tained. The Branch noted that LOROL are now aware of our members’ strength and willingness to fight (following last years’ successful dispute) and no doubt this contributed to their change of heart. The Branch congratulated all those in-volved.

STAFF ACCOMMODATION The new staff accommodation is now generally com-plete and greatly improved. There appears to be an issue with some toilet doors which open out-wards together which has in fact already led to bruises if both opened at the same time. Although the Branch appreciates the new accommodation, it was noted that this was both no less than what members’ de-served and were entitled to, and also only achieved after the threat of action last year.

‘NEW CONTRACTS’ REJECTED Concern was raised at a recent attempt by LOROL to impose new contracts on staff which had some subtle, but important differences re-garding rest-day pay rates among other things. However this was also fought at a local level and thrown out, to be replaced by the issue of Job Descriptions. This is what should have been is-sued in the first place- not a new contract- and what staff have been waiting eighteen months for.



ELECTION OF RELIEF REGIONAL OR-

GANISER (SOUTH)

That Bro. Brian Whitehead (the current holder of the position) is the only candidate who has sent a personal letter to this Branch requesting nomination, and in consideration of his current excellent record in the position, especially re-garding his support in the build up to last years’ LOROL dispute, and the fact that he has always shown himself willing to support and visit the branch, East London Rail Branch nominates Bro. Whitehead for the above position. Proposed: E. Shine Seconded: D. Cooper Passed Unanimously.


‘IMPOSED ROSTER’ THROWN

The Branch was pleased to learn of a victory in the face of an attempt to impose rosters on sta-tion staff on the GOB Line which involved the removal of the one long weekend staff had. After tough negotiations at a local level the ‘new’ ros-

main-tained. The Branch noted that LOROL are now aware of our members’ strength and willingness to fight (following last years’ successful dispute) and no doubt this contributed to their change of heart. The Branch congratulated all those in-

NEW CONTRACTS’ REJECTED

Concern was raised at a recent attempt by LOROL to impose new contracts on staff which had some subtle, but important differences re-

day pay rates among other things. However this was also fought at a local level and thrown out, to be replaced by the issue of Job Descriptions. This is what should have been is-

and what staff have been waiting eighteen months

That Bro. Brian Whitehead (the current holder of the position) is the only candidate who has sent a personal letter to this Branch requesting nomination, and in consideration of his current excellent record in the position, especially re-garding his support in the build up to last years’ LOROL dispute, and the fact that he has always shown himself willing to support and visit the branch, East London Rail Branch nominates


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CONDUCTORS– STRATFORD DEPOT:

Bro. Dean Cooper was nominated your new Health & Safety Rep. The Company have been informed and Dean can be contacted on:

07795 237 280

ALL GRADES– GOSPEL OAK/ BARKING ROUTE

Sis. Rosa-Lee Watson has been elected our Branch’s Union Learning Representative.

She will be maintaining a high profile in this new role and can be contacted on:

07884 375 084 [email protected]

NEW REPRESENTATIVES

members to address their own skills gap and to continue to learn throughout their lives. From April 2003, ULR’s were given statutory rights at work equivalent to Health & Safety Reps. These rights include reasonable paid time off to carry out trade union duties such as assessing training needs, ar-ranging training, promoting learning, and consulting the employer on these needs. The major focus of a learning Rep are skills for life, which are the maths, English, and IT skills needed to do our jobs, run our homes, manage our money, and enjoy a social life. They are also key skills needed to get involved in the community (including a Trade Union) and are essential to health and safety. As Union Learning Reps are in such a position of trust this makes them ideally placed to encourage colleagues to come forward without embarrassment at their perceived level of education. Reps support and encourage members in continuing to expand their knowledge and follow their interests; this could be anything from learning British Sign Language to taking a University degree. Such skills newly acquired from Union Learning might enable members to get promotion at work, solve problems, and make sound financial decisions. Together with employers, education providers, and the TUC, the railway Union Learning have made steps to overcome barriers to learning faced by members– like shift work– and have provided thousands of high quality learning and training opportunities. LEARNING REPS ARE NOW STANDING PROUDLY SIDE BY SIDE STAFF REPS AND HEALTH AND SAFETY REPS TO MAKE YOUR WORKPLACE A FAIRER, SAFER, AND NOW SMARTER WORKPLACE!

SINCE THE BEGINNING OF THE TRADE UNION MOVEMENT, working class education has been a high priority– from the founding of the Workers’ Educational Association in 1903, to the more modern invention of the Union Learning Representative. Since 1999 these Reps have been paving the way for members to be able to ac-cess the basic right of obtaining knowledge. These Reps work hard to break down the barriers to learning and em-power


STRATFORD DEPOT:

Bro. Dean Cooper was nominated your new Health & Safety Rep. The Company have been informed and Dean can be contacted

GOSPEL OAK/ BARKING

Lee Watson has been elected our Branch’s Union Learning Representative.

She will be maintaining a high profile in this

From April 2003, ULR’s were given statutory rights at work equivalent to Health & Safety Reps. These rights include reasonable paid time off to carry out trade union duties such as assessing training needs, ar-

The major focus of a learning Rep are skills for life, which are the maths, English, and IT skills needed to do our jobs, run our homes, manage our money, and enjoy a social life. They are also key skills needed to get involved in the community (including a Trade Union) and are essential to health and safety. As Union Learning Reps are in such a position of trust this makes them ideally placed to encourage colleagues to

Reps support and encourage members in continuing to expand their knowledge and follow their interests; this could be anything from learning British Sign Language to taking a University degree. Such skills newly acquired from Union Learning might enable members to get promotion at work, solve problems, and make

Together with employers, education providers, and the TUC, the railway Union Learning have made steps and have provided thousands of high

LEARNING REPS ARE NOW STANDING PROUDLY SIDE BY SIDE STAFF REPS AND HEALTH AND SAFETY REPS TO MAKE YOUR WORKPLACE A FAIRER, SAFER, AND NOW


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THE FOLLOWING BRANCHES IN THE REGION HAVE ALSO NOMINATED DER-RICK MARR TO BE THE FUTURE REGIONAL ORGANISER FOR LONDON AND AN-

YOU MAY CONSIDER THE REGIONAL ORGANISER’S ELECTION TO BE A FREE BUFFET... AND IN SUCH A BUFFET, YOU CAN HELP YOURSELF!!!

CHOOSE THE BIGGEST, TASTIEST, AND FATTEST MORSELS... HELP YOURSELF!

HELP YOURSELF AT WORK AND VOTE DERRICK MARR AS LEAD OFFICER FOR THIS REGION

NEXT BRANCH MEETING: TUESDAY 15TH SEPTEMBER 2009, 1700 HOURS:

The Railway Tavern Public House (Conservatory room), Angel Lane, Stratford, London E15… CONTACT THE SECRETARY FOR DETAILS.


RICK MARR TO BE THE FUTURE REGIONAL ORGANISER FOR LONDON AND AN-

CHOOSE THE BIGGEST, TASTIEST, AND FATTEST MORSELS... HELP YOURSELF!

The Railway Tavern Public House (Conservatory room), Angel Lane,

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