News Desk

Here you will find the lastest local ASLEF/London Midland news articles.
NEAL COOPER ELECTED TO COMPANY COUNCIL
22 Feb 2012
REST DAY WORKING
20 Feb 2012Rest day working reinstated
NEW YEAR'S DAY
20 Dec 2011Agreement has been reached with LM for Drivers to get an enhanced rate of pay for working on New Year’s Day, Sunday 1st of January.
AGREEMENT REACHED WITH LM ON INTRODUCTION OF CLASS 172s & IMPLEMENTATION OF PAY/HARMONISATION DEAL
23 Aug 2011Following a series of Company Council meetings new agreements have been made with LM regarding the introduction of Class 172 Trains, also a number of existing agreements have been revised to implement the 2011 Pay/Harmonisation deal.
PAY & HARMONISATION
29 Apr 2011London Midland Offer Goes Out To Referendum
COURT of APPEAL VICTORY
4 Mar 2011The Court of Appeal today passed down it's judgement, in favour of ASLEF.
HIGH COURT INJUNCTION - ASLEF APPEAL
9 Feb 2011ASLEF’s appeal against the court injunction obtained by London Midland preventing strike action, will be heard over the 9th & 10th of February, in The Court of Appeal, London.
COMPANY COUNCIL OPPOSE SMART PENSIONS
23 Jan 2011The Company Council has told London Midland that they will not be supporting the SMART Pension scheme because: • It undermines provision of state benefits such as, pensions and health care. • London Midland has refused to reinvest their considerable savings in our pension fund and they want to keep the bulk of the saving for themselves. • It is an opt-out scheme.
END TO REST DAY WORKING
12 Jan 2011ASLEF Executive Committee reject LM’s request to extend Rest Day Working Agreement.
FESTIVE CHEER FROM LM! - CHRISTMAS & NEW YEAR ARRANGEMENTS
30 Dec 2010Discussions with London Midland on rostering and enhancements for the holiday period have now concluded, with London Midland refusing to recognise the sacrifice made by staff working on Bank Holidays.