Workers' self-defence starts with getting unionised at work. This section includes material on the trade union struggles and issues I am involved in and/or urge you to support!
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RMT's Disabled Members' Advisory Committee met for the second time on Wednesday 13 September.
1. Committee membership
We welcomed new members to the Committee, and completed the election of our Liaison (conference arrangements) Committee.
2. Guest speaker: Transport for All
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Janine will be providing poetic entertainment to her fellow RMT members at the 12 Pins pub, near Finsbury Park station. Hosted by RMT London Transport Regional Council.
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Venue: Brewer's Bar, 77 Shacklewell Lane, London, E8 2EB
Join us for an evening of sensational socialist entertainment. The line-up includes comedians Kate Smurthwaite and Don Biswas and the poets Janine Booth, Nadia Drews, Tim Wells and Grim Chip.
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A two-hour training workshop for RMT members, hosted by Finsbury Park branch, examining the implications of the Trade Union Act, and looking at how we can improve workplace organisation and maximise ballot turnout.
Venue: 12 Pins pub, near Finsbury Park station.
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At this year's RMT AGM, I spoke in favour of a resolution from the union's Disabled Members' Conference calling on the union to adopt the social model of disability. The resolution was passed unanimously. This is what I said.
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At this year's RMT AGM, I spoke in favour of a resolution from the union's Disabled Members' Conference calling on the union to carry out an accessibility audit of its premises and activities. The resolution was passed unanimously. This is what I said.
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Venue: PCS Regional Office, Leeds
If you are a PCS member and would like to attend this course, please contact your Regional Training Officer.
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Join disabled people, railway trade unionists and supporters to hand in a petition signed by thousands, demanding the right to turn up and go, to access railway services and travel in safety and comfort.
Expect some words from Janine!
Add your name to the petition here or download a printable version (attached).
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If you are a PCS member in Wales, please contact your Regional Training Officer to register for this course.
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RMT's delegation to the European Transport workers' Federation Women's Conference comprised Mary Jane Herbison, Michelle Rodgers, Lorna Tooley and Janine Booth. The conference was, unfortunately, squeezed into a short time on a single day. It still managed to do its business and hear some interesting and relevant contributions.
Report on the ETF Women's Committee's work 2013-17
