AWARDS

RMT helpline 0800 376 3706 :: january 2023 :: RMTnews 28 R MT Cambrian branch held a long-service awards night and honoured retiring branch secretary Colin Rigby at a branch meeting in Machynlleth recently. RMT National Executive Committee member Steve Shaw reported on latest developments in RMT pay negotiations with Transport for Wales and on the national rail dispute with Network Rail and the TOCs. RMT President Alex Gordon presented long-service awards to branch members Phil Scott (pictured) a Train Driver and Gareth Charlton (pictured) a Guard for TfW. Alex also presented branch secretary, Colin Rigby with an RMT tankard and congratulated him on his tremendous work in rebuilding RMT Cambrian branch over 10 years. The whole branch wished Colin a long and happy retirement with his partner Lorraine. Their son Ben carries on the family tradition as a leading RMT activist in the branch. Anthony Farnon from REW Acton receives 25-year award. Phil Slade 25 years of Stonebridge Park and Neasden Depots and recently retired. David Farthing 25 years from Golders Green Depot. Ron Williamson 40 years from Ealing Common Depot. Branch chair Kyle Dempsey received The Jack Evans & Harry Clements award for his bravery of standing up against bullying LU Management and taking it all the way to tribunal, fully supported by the branch and John Leach. L ondon Underground Fleet Branch celebrated its 2022 Awards evening in November at the Sir Christopher Hatton pub in Holborn. RMT general secretary Mick Lynch presented 25 and 40 year badges to long-serving RMT members as well as one special award, which was given for the first time for several years.  CAMBRIAN AWARDS FLEET BRANCH AWARDS