Don’t let our trains go down the tubes
The fight against the privatisation of LUL continues apace.
On Tuesday 17 November over 100 reps met to discuss the next stage of the campaign. Industrial action around the New Year is under serious consideration.
Meanwhile RMT activists have been leafleting many tube stations at peak times, explaining what the effects of the government’s proposals will be on service users. They point out that privatisation on British Rail has been a disaster - something that no commuter to London needs persuading of.
Privatisation of the tube will cost £1billion more than if the service remained in public hands. That is the breathtaking fact about which the Labour government is keeping very quiet. And these extra costs will inevitably be borne by both workers and users. Safety standards will fall further, fares will rocket and services will be cut.
It is vital that activists across London should contact campaign. Invite speakers to any meetings you are involved in and find imaginative ways to defend your service.
Note: RMT is the Rail, Maritime and Transport union - the largest railworkers' union in the UK.
Contact : Campaign against Tube privatisation, Flat 2, 235 Queens Lane, London N10 Tel: 0181 883 7074 Fax: 0181 442 0276