Dirty Tricks
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RMT’s victory earlier this year to restore cleaning vouchers has been overturned by LU. They now say they will distribute the cleaning vouchers they have in stock, but they won't order any more.
Uniform/PPE
Andy Littlechild: Metronet Backs Down
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Metronet has backed down in its victimisation of Andy Littlechild and the dispute is now settled. Andy has kept his job and his grade.
Sacked For A Hat
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Just when you thought the cleaning contractors could sink no lower, ICS has sacked Hammersmith depot cleaner Michael Bonsu for wearing a hat.
How Visible?
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If you have travelled through Kings Cross of late, you will have noticed that staff are wearing orange HiVis all day (and if you work there, you will obviously know this!).
Oyster Sash?!
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We know it's London Fashion Week soon, but this is going a bit far ...
In Heathrow management's latest wheeze, they want staff to wear a sash emblazoned 'Oyster Help' on the gateline!
Wot No Gloves?
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Saturday morning, and a 'customer' decides to deposit a poo on the stairs at Temple station.
Can't Afford A Coat Hook?
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Apparently, some trains are missing cab coat hooks, and they are not being replaced because depot stores can't afford to buy any.
Wot No Overalls?
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Metronet workers are missing their overalls. Apparently, Metronet owes the laundry company a shedload of money, so the laundry company won't return the overalls once cleaned!
Putting your foot in it
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A contractor supplying protection services to Metronet provides its workforce with bog standard safety boots, despite Metronet having better boots as standard.
Off With That Tie!
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Is anyone out there still wearing a tie during the hot weather?! Take it off!