Use of Agency Staff-South West Trains

 

 

 

 

 

 

Circular No IR/381/13

 

To All Branches, Regional Offices & Regional Councils

 

Our Ref: BR2/13/1

 

25th June 2013

 

 

Dear Colleague

 

USE OF AGENCY STAFF – SOUTH WEST TRAINS

 

Further to my Circular No IR/578/12 dated the 19th October 2012 with regards to the above matter and where I informed you thatyour union representatives had raised their concerns with South West Trains over the use of agency staff at Traincare depots, I now write to advise you that a meeting has been held with our senior union representatives and the matter has again been subject to recent consideration by the General Grades Committee, their decision is as follows:

 

“That we note the report from our Regional Organiser regarding this matter that can be found on file.

 

We further note that the Wessex Regional Council has set out a recruitment plan and is working with Branches to improve union density within our Traincare Grades.

 

Accordingly, we instruct the General Secretary to place this matter back before us on completion of the aforementioned recruitment drive.

 

Branches and Wessex Regional Council to be informed.”

 

I will, of course, keep you fully advised on any furtherdevelopments.    

 

Best wishes.

Bob Crow

General Secretary

Combination if Cleaning Grades-South West Trains

 

 

 

 

 

Circular No IR/368/13

 

 

To All Branches, Regional Offices & Regional Councils

 

 

Our Ref: BR2/10/2

20th June 2013

 

 

Dear Colleagues

 

COMBINATION OF CLEANING GRADES – SOUTH WEST TRAINS

 

Further to my previous circular on the above matter dated 17thJanuary 2013 (IR/40/13), I can report that negotiations with South West Trains have been on-going, however very little progress has been made in resolving this matter.

 

Consequently, the General Grades Committee has instructed me to circulate the minutes from last meeting with company to all Branches along the South West Trains line of route. I would be grateful if affected Branches could provide me with their opinions on how to they would like the union to progress this matter.  

 

I herewith enclose a copy of the relevant section of the minutes and I would be most grateful if you could bring this matter to the attention of your members. 

 

Yours sincerely

Bob Crow

General Secretary

 

 

TRANSFER OF EX COLAS MPV DRIVERS FROM DB SCHENKER RAIL TO SOUTH WEST TRAINS

 

 

 

 

 

 

Circular No IR/356/13

 

 

To All Branches, Regional Offices & Regional Councils

 

 

Our Ref: BR2/15/10

13th June 2013

 

 

Dear Colleagues

 

TRANSFER OF EX COLAS MPV DRIVERS FROM DB SCHENKER RAIL TO SOUTH WEST TRAINS

 

I have been notified that South West Trains has been awarded the Rail Head Treatment contract for the Wessex Region. Formal consultation on the transfer of the MPV work is due to start this month. The General Grades Committee has instructed me to ensure that our members are fully supported throughout the TUPE process.

 

I will, of course, keep you fully advised on any further developments.

 

Yours sincerely

Bob Crow

General Secretary

 

 

 

 

New Inflation Rates

 

 

 

Head Office Circular No. NP/156/13

 

To the Secretary all Branches,

Council of Executive members,

Regional Councils and Regional Offices.

 

Tuesday 18th June 2013

 

 

Dear Colleagues,

 

 

New Inflation Rates

 

The Office for National Statistics has just published new inflation figures for the twelve months to May 2013.

 

The Retail Prices Index (RPI) stood at 3.1% for the year to May 2013, up 0.2% from the 2.9% figure to April2013.

 

The Consumer Prices Index (CPI) stood at 2.7% for the year to May 2013, up 0.3% from the 2.4% figure to April2013.

 

According to the ONS, transport costs (particularly motor fuels and air fares) and clothing/ footwear (especially women’s outdoor clothing) rose. And the cost of food (particularly sugar, jam, syrups, chocolate & confectionery, meat and vegetables) dropped.

 

RMT pay submissions will continue to emphasise that your financial commitments have increased at a greater rate than official inflation and that your living standards are undermined by this disparity.

 

Yours sincerely

Bob Crow

General Secretary

 

SWT Pay Ballot Result 2012

 

 

 

 

 

Our Ref: BR2/0001/SWT

 

11TH June 2013

 

Mr Mick Tosh

Regional Organiser

 

Dear Mick,

 

Rates of Pay & Conditions of Service 2013 – South West Trains

 

Referring to our previous correspondence, the referendum has concluded and the result has been considered by the GGC which has taken the following decision:-

 

That we note the referendum result is as follows:-

 

Total Votes Cast	1032
Number Voting ‘Yes’	925
Number Voting ‘No’	105
Spoilt Papers	2

 

We note the referendum result and accordingly instruct the General Secretary to inform the company of our acceptance of the offer. Relevant Branches and Regional Councils to be informed.”

 

Yours sincerely

Bob Crow

General Secretary

 

 

SWT Pay Agreement 2012

 

 

 

 

 

Ms Kelly Barlow

South West Trains

Friars Bridge Court

41-45 Blackfriars Road

London

SE1 8NZ

 

 

Our Ref: BR2/0001/SWT

 

11TH June 2013

 

Dear Kelly,

 

Rates of Pay & Conditions of Service 2012 – South West Trains

 

I write to advise you that a referendum of our members on the latest pay offer has concluded and I am pleased to inform you that members have voted overwhelmingly to accept it.

 

I would be most obliged if you could arrange to have the increase and any back monies paid in the next pay packet.

 

Yours sincerely

Bob Crow

General Secretary

 

 

Use of Agency Staff , Booking Office-South West Trains

 

 

 

 

 

 

Circular No IR/345/13

 

To All Branches, Regional Offices & Regional Councils

 

Our Ref: BR2/13/1

 

11th June 2013

 

 

Dear Colleague

 

USE OF AGENCY STAFF, BOOKING OFFICE – SOUTH WEST TRAINS

 

Further to my Circular No IR/229/13 dated the 17th April 2013 with regards to the above matter, I can now advise you that a meeting has been held with our senior union representatives and the matter has again been subject to recent consideration by the General Grades Committee, their decision is as follows:

 

“Referring to Decision GWW, 26th March 2013, we note the meeting has now taken place and we further note the latest report from our Lead officer regarding Richmond Ticket Office that can be found on file.

 

Accordingly, we instruct the General Secretary to ensure the situation at Richmond Ticket Office continues to be monitored and that a report is placed back before us when ‘full’ normal working resumes or by 6th August 2013 whichever is the earliest.

 

Relevant Branches and Wessex Regional Council to be advised.”

 

In accordance with the above, I am now acting on the instructions of the GGC decision and I will, of course, keep you fully advised on any further developments.

 

Best wishes.

Bob Crow

General Secretary