Joining RMT

As part of RMT’s aim to increase the membership, head office has endeavoured to make joining the union as easy as possible. With no forms and no fuss, new members who wish to pay by direct debit can join the union on line or by telephoning our freephone members helpline 0800 376 3706. “As endorsed by the Annual General Meeting, our aim is to grow our membership base to 100,000 and I see this as an important aid to helping us achieve this goal. Help us to grow this great union of ours by encouraging new members to join” says Bob Crow. On-line In January, the union launched the on line service and so far over 500 new members have joined by this method. Anyone with access to the internet and paying by direct debit can simply enter the web site at www.rmt.org.uk and the click on Join RMT in the header or menu and follow the step-by-step process. No forms are required and a welcome pack and new membership card is normally sent the following working day. Payment over the telephone The union has also introduced the ability to join over the members’ helpline. RMT can now take new membership details and set up direct debits with welcome packs and membership cards despatched the following working day. The helpline now has the ability to transact credit and debit card payments. Any member wishing to make a single contribution instead of cash, or anyone who wishes to make up arrears can now just pick up the phone and dial the helpline on freephone 0800 376 3706. Webshop You can also purchase RMT regalia by phoning the helpline or log on to the RMT website and visit the web shop (see overleaf). Keep your membership details up to date Help us to help you to keep your membership details up to date. This is very important because if we have to write to you or carry out a ballot on important work-related issues it is essential that we have your job grade and location accurately described. This can be done in a variety of ways: G View and change your own details on line by visiting our web site and logging on to the members area G Advise your branch secretary who can also change them on line G Telephone the members Helpline 0800 376 3706 G Telephone your Regional Office G Complete and return the tear off slip in your diary Joining RMT couldn’t be easier Aberdeen shipping branch Nominates Andy Gordon For Northern Relief Organiser And seeks further support Glasgow shipping branch Nominates Phil McGarry for Regional organiser (Scotland and N Ireland) Andy Gordon for Northern Relief Regional Organiser Glasgow No 5 branch Phil McGarry For Regional Organiser (Scotland & N Ireland) And seeks supporting nominations South London Rail branch Nominates Jim Stevenson For South East Regional Organiser Brian Whitehead For Relief Regional Organiser (South) And Seeks Further Support South West Midlands branch Nominates A Aitkenhead For Northern Relief Organiser And would appreciate further support Stratford No1 branch Nominates Bobby Law For London Transport Regional Organiser John Leach For London Transport Cof E seat Bakerloo branch Nominates our branch Secretary Brian Munro For London Transport C of E member And seeks further support An experienced organiser with 100% commitment Finsbury Park branch Nominates John Leach For London Transport C of E member 100% committed to further the interests of all and tried and trusted in the position LUL Signal, Electrical and Track branch Nominates Willie Devlin For London Transport C of E member Willesden Rail branch Nominates Bob Rayner For London Anglia Regional Organiser Brian Whitehead for relief Southern Organiser Exeter No 2 branch Nominates Phil Bialyk For South West regional organiser Andy Lister for relief southern organiser Winchester No 2 branch Are pleased to support Andy Lister For Southern Relief Organiser 21