September 2, 2011
RMT cleaners have forced contractor John Laing Integrated Services to recognise the union on London Overground following an organising campaign that has seen the vast majority of the workforce join the union since the end of March. A ballot carried out under Central Arbitration Committee rules after the firm refused to enter into a voluntary ...
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July 27, 2011
Work to transform Stratford bus station in time for the London 2012 Games begins on 1 August. Transport for London (TfL) and Newham Council are working closely together to improve the station; replacing the bus shelters, installing better lighting and improving footpaths – allowing passengers to move more easily around the station. The bus station ...
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