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RMT helpline 0800 376 3706 :: april 2019 :: RMTnews 28 R MT regional organiser Steve Smart presented Lisa Bird 40-year membership medallion for services to the union. Work colleagues and RMT members were also present left to right: Tina Watling, Moi, Lisa Bird, RMT docker rep: Dean Galloway and Stephanie Leeks. ARRIVA NORTH DONATION Dear editor, Please find enclosed £100 for the Arriva Rail North dispute fund. I have been so impressed by the determination and dedication of the rail men and women during this dispute. I know how difficult the decisions are to take strike action and I admire each and every one of them that took part. My father was a lifetime member of the NUM and then the NUR and he saw significant hardship. I have been a lifelong member of a trade union and it is only through their work that has enabled me to have a decent quality of life now on my pension after 40 years work. I was a GMB vice chair for the national probation service and negotiated across the table of Chris Grayling for two years in the fight against privatisation – and look at the mess we have now. He caused me to take early retirement so I really do share your pain. The probation dispute was not about codes and conditions it was about public protection. Rhe length of the rail dispute must have caused serious hardship and my heart goes out to them and I thank them for their bravery. Thank you. Yours sincerely Sandra Link R MT general secretary Mick Cash presented John "Jonjo" Carruthers with a retirement gift at the Carlisle branch recently. John was a Network Rail area council rep and former chair of Carlisle City branch. £42,366 per annum plus a London Allowance of £4,850 pa and a 6% Roster Allowance Reference Number: MFP/123/6/2019 RMT is seeking to recruit a full-time Industrial Relations Officer based at Unity House London, which is located close to Euston station. As an Industrial Relations Officer you will contribute to the provision of a comprehensive Industrial Relations service to RMT representatives and members, including a Freephone Helpline service and assisting with the delivery of the RMT’s trade union strategy, providing support for National Officers in their negotiations with companies. To succeed in this role you will need: • An ability to provide professional advice on a range of employment issues including industrial action ballots, disciplinaries, capability, grievance, changes to terms and conditions and discrimination issues. • To work flexibly with a minimum of supervision • To demonstrate an understanding and support for the core principles of the RMT and the trade union movement. In return RMT can offer you a friendly working environment, a final salary pension scheme, generous annual leave, assistance with travel to and from work. If you are interested in this role, please visit the RMT website https://www.rmt.org.uk/about/job-vacancies for an application pack and form. The closing date for completed applications is Friday, May 10 2019 at 16.00 hours. RMT is an Equal Opportunities Employer and appointments are made on merit, ability and relevant experience. HARWICH AWARD CARLISLE RETIREMENT BIRMINGHAM AWARD R MT member Shashikant Champanari received his 40- year service badge from RMT general secretary Mick Cash. Shashikant works for Network Rail at Birmingham New St Station. Job vacancy RMT INDUSTRIAL RELATIONS OFFICER