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« on: Yesterday at 14:21:06 »
Just read on another forum that Bruvver Lynch has written to the membership within GWR▸ (Great Western Railway) on this subject, over "proposed changes to ticket offices" amongst other issues.

Here we go again?
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« Reply #1 on: Yesterday at 14:22:11 »
Link please?
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« Reply #2 on: Yesterday at 14:24:49 »
Quote from: ChrisB on Yesterday at 14:22:11
Link please?

......since you said "please", here it is!  Wink

https://www.railforums.co.uk/threads/rmt-preparing-for-industrial-action-ballot-at-gwr.282365/
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« Reply #3 on: Yesterday at 14:27:35 »
Our Ref: BR2/15/4
27 February 2024
CHANGES TO TICKET OFFICES – GREAT WESTERN RAILWAY
A formal document has been received from Great Western Railway (GWR▸ (Great Western Railway)) management outlining the
company’s approach to station operations. While some points align with previous decisions made by the
Union’s National Executive Committee (NEC» (National Exhibition Centre - about)), several proposed changes require urgent attention
After reviewing the company’s proposals and the report from your Lead Ofcer, the NEC has directed
me to launch a recruitment campaign within GWR to strengthen industrial support. This action is
necessary given the company’s failure to properly consult and negotiate with your Union. If you know a
colleague who is not yet a member of the RMT▸ (National Union of Rail, Maritime & Transport Workers), please encourage them to join by clicking HERE,
calling 020 7387 4771, or using our Freephone number 0800 376 3706 and asking to speak to our
membership department.
In addition, the NEC has instructed me to prepare a ballot matrix for all Station Grade members within
GWR.
The industrial ballot will be in response to:
The proposed changes to Ticket Ofces
The unilateral ‘watering down’ of safety-critical duties of dispatch staff
Concerns regarding single stafng of gate line members.
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« Reply #4 on: Yesterday at 14:33:40 »
It concludes -

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Frustratingly, GWR▸ (Great Western Railway) is using current legal loopholes under minimum service legislation to bypass public
 consultation. As a result, the NEC» (National Exhibition Centre - about) has also instructed me to escalate our campaign by raising awareness
 among RMT▸ (National Union of Rail, Maritime & Transport Workers) members, the public, disability rights groups, and other vulnerable campaigning groups
 about the detrimental impact of these changes. This effort will build on the Union’s powerful ‘Save Our
 Stations’ initiative. Additionally, the Union is considering a coordinated national campaign to challenge
 similar threats across the railway network.
 I trust this keeps you advised, and I will continue to keep members updated on this situation.
Yours sincerely
Michael Lynch
 General Secretary

But no details as to what the changes GWR are making.
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« Reply #5 on: Yesterday at 14:36:14 »
Quote from: GBM on Yesterday at 14:27:35
Our Ref: BR2/15/4
27 February 2024

Micky seems a tad behind the times too.... Roll Eyes
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