Workers Revolutionary Party - Tube workers rally to defend RMT activist

The News Line: News Thursday, 10 December 2015 Tube workers rally to defend RMT activist

RMT rally outside Clapham Common Tube yesterday morning insisted that Glen Hart will be defended against any attempt at victimisation by management

AN RMT demonstration outside Clapham Common underground station yesterday called for the dropping of disciplinary charges against RMT member Glen Hart.

Speaking to News Line yesterday, Glen Hart said: ‘We had a good turnout today. It shows the effect and benefits of being in the union. That’s why we took the action in the first place. Safety is vitally important.’

RMT’S London Calling website states: ‘London Underground bosses could face a London-wide tube strike by RMT union members if they proceed with disciplinary action against union activist Glen Hart. Bosses tried to sack Glen last year during strikes over cuts to stations.

‘He followed union instructions not to work overtime and closed his station because there was no relief.
‘But they could not sack him because there was no evidence he did anything wrong. Now bosses have laid new trumped-up charges against Glen for allegedly being rude to a manager. There are no witnesses and no evidence.

‘Glen has fought tirelessly to oppose tube bosses’ attacks. The RMT says if the charges are not dropped, it will ballot all grades for industrial action.’