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I'll never forget that day.

I was on my way down to head offices in London to meet other reps to discuss conference arrangements. My mate rang me as I got on the train.

"Bob's dead. The president just got the call and told us."

There was a mix of grief and anger. Johnson was the Mayor of London and there was a big underground dispute on at the time. A few days before his death Bob pretended to be a "Concerned Londoner" on his LBC show to pressure him into negotiating as he was blanking the union. It was a masterstroke which exposed the **** for what he is.

He was a man that gave a fuck about everyone. He helped me personally as a young rep and encouraged me when I felt like walking away. I hated the dianafication of him after his passing because I knew he'd feel the same. He was just a working class man who wanted the best for his class and others that are oppressed.

One anecdote I remember was from a traincrew conference I asked him. "Bob. I understand it's a stressful time for you with all the shit going on in London. But I need to ask you this question..."

His face gave a look of oh shit...

"...Do you think Millwall will be lucky to score nil against City?"

He chuckled and said; "You shit up me there brother. I can confidently say that we will score one more than you Manc bastards."



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DEFEND JOBS, PAY & CONDITIONS – TRAIN OPERATING COMPANIES
Our Ref: BR2/14/2



16 March 2023





Dear RMT Member



DEFEND JOBS, PAY & CONDITIONS – TRAIN OPERATING COMPANIES



I received correspondence from the Rail Delivery Group earlier today which sets out the intention to commence consultations at each individual Train Operating Company for a “Train Operators Programme of Workforce Change.”



The RDG states that this devolved plan at each of the TOCs will see consultation commence in April and conclude by the end of this year.



In response, your National Executive Committee has instructed me to write to the RDG demanding immediate talks on this matter and to discuss all other aspects of the current dispute, including seeking an improved pay offer.



Your NEC has also outlined the following:



Write immediately to each Train Operating Company with which we are in dispute, re-stating our existing pay claims and notifying them that negotiations on our claim commence immediately.
Seek legal opinion on whether the proposed Workforce Change constitutes a contractual matter for negotiation or consultation.
Confirm to those companies that RMT remains in dispute and will take further industrial action should they not provide a suitable proposal for the settlement of the dispute.
Convene a meeting of Lead Officers and Company Council Representatives with the NEC to brief them on our dispute, our negotiating strategy and confirming that all negotiated items must be referred to this NEC for consideration and will not be agreed by this union unless they are subject to NEC ratification.
To vigorously pursue our re-ballot of members in the TOCs as it is crucial that we secure that mandate and continue our campaign and settlements.
To prepare communications and messaging to members to focus their understanding on this new development in the campaign.


I will write to you again with further details of the RDG’s intentions following the meeting, which is currently being arranged. I will also keep you advised of any developments which arise within your own company and of any negotiations that are held.



All industrial action planned remains on and I will provide further information with regards to the re-ballot in due course.



STAND TOGETHER! KEEP FIGHTING!

THE CAMPAIGN FOR PAY JUSTICE CONTINUES!



Yours sincerely



Michael Lynch

General Secretary
 
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