Tubeworker

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Tubeworker 22/3/10 - Stop This Jobs Massacre

Faced with London Underground's announcement of 7-800 stations job cuts, Tubeworker discusses how we can unite all grades to defend our jobs, and a driver explains why he will be doing just that. It also urges support for the BA strikers, and reports on workplace incidents from the Kenton one-under to management's efforts to stop us helping the public. Click on the file name to download it. Click here to read Tubeworker 's blog.

Tubeworker 22/2/10 - Signals victory; Fight the fascists

The new issue of Tubeworker celebrates signal maintenance workers' victory against weekend working, but warns that we must not rest on our laurels but build our strength. It also looks at the fight to stop Nazi Nick becoming an MP. Workplace reports include the five pound minimum Oyster top-up, mystery snoopers and drivers forced off their roster under the 2009 agreement. Click the attachment to view and download it; click here to read Tubeworker 's blog.

Tubeworker 26/1/10

The new issue of Tubeworker celebrates a 'triple whammy', as Underground workers fight back on Alstom, Signals, and against the five pound minimum Oyster top-up. Other reports include the fight for Bakerloo drivers' jobs, the absurdities of the mystery shopper surveys, and the CSS bonus. Another article explains why Haiti needs not just charity but change. Click '1 attachment'/ file name to view and download it. Click here to read Tubeworker's blog.

Tubeworker 8/1/10

The new issue of Tubeworker regrets the sad end of the London Underground pay dispute, with RMT's national executive throwing in the towel without any mandate to do so. It also invites readers to discuss the Copenhagen climate fiasco, and reports on workplace issues from the fares increases to the recent successful strike on London Underground's power supply. Click the file name to download it; click here to read Tubeworker's blog.

Tubeworker 19/12/09: Stop Tube Jobs Massacre

The new issue of Tubeworker signals the start of the fightback against 1,000+ job cuts on London Underground. It also criticises weak union leadership in the current pay fight, and assesses the Copenhagen climate summit. Workplace reports include the latest threat to displace station staff and a strike ballot to demand two sacked Bakerloo line drivers. Click '1 attachment' / file name to download and print it. Click here to read Tubeworker 's blog.

Tubeworker 21/11/09: Vote for Action for Better Pay

With RMT members finally getting to vote for more action, and ASLEF holding a referendum recommending accepting London Underground's insulting pay offer, Tubeworker urges members of both unions to vote for a fight for better pay. Other reports include the Hammersmith depot dispute, the Central Line train that hospitalised two passengers, and various examples of station staff resisting de-staffing. Click '1 attachment' / file name to download it. Click here to read Tubeworker's blog.

Tubeworker 15/11/09 - ASLEF: Vote No!

Click the file name to download this special issue of Tubeworker , urging ASLEF members to vote to reject London Underground's miserly pay offer.

Tubeworker 21/9/09 - Stop Public Service Cuts!

The new issue of Tubeworker rejects Tory, Labour and LibDems cuts and calls on readers to unite with other public service workers to fight the coming attacks. Workplace reports include the scandal of the Hampstead lifts, the costs of short-staffing, and more. Click on the file name to download Tubeworker . Click here to read Tubeworker 's blog.

Tubeworker 25/8/09: We Can Win

The new issue of Tubeworker assesses where we are with our fight for jobs, pay and justice, and looks at the prospects for cross-union unity. It also urges support for the Vestas workers, and reports on workplace issues from poor ventilation at Wembley Park to the latest attack by ISS on cleaners. Click on the file name to download it. Click here to read Tubeworker's weblog.

Tubeworker special: Defend Vestas Jobs

Click '2 attachments' / file names to download the special issue of Tubeworker about the Vestas struggle, produced jointly with Workers' Climate Action.

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