Union leader Mick Lynch makes a guest appearance on a new song recorded by Primal Scream and Dexys Midnight Runners stars in support of striking railway workers. Lynch, general secretary of the Rail, Maritime and Transport union, features on the track Enough Is Enough alongside Kevin Rowland, Bobby Gillespie and others.
Mr Lynch, who earned praise for his media appearances during the strikes, can be heard saying: "Because if you're not bargaining, you're begging. Enough is enough."
Primal Scream, famous for songs like Movin' On Up and Loaded, and Come On Eileen stars Dexys produced the track in collaboration with the RMT. Jesus And Mary Chain bassist Douglas Hart also joined the collaboration, putting together a video for the song, which was released on Tuesday (November 1).
The union is staging a fresh wave of strikes from Saturday, which will cause further travel chaos. Mr Lynch said: “As we go into further strike action this Saturday this sort of solidarity, which these talented musicians gave completely free of charge, is an indication of the huge support we are getting from across the country.
"All the money from this single will go directly to our dispute fund, which we are using as part of our battle for justice in the workplace. It’s time for the Government to stop interfering and let us negotiate a settlement with the employers.”
Dexys frontman Rowland said: “It is clear to millions that something is very wrong when millionaires get ever richer while workers are told to accept poverty.
“As we say in the song, the media sets out to confuse people with lies and divide us with side issues like Brexit and culture wars while all we are really getting is endless austerity and cuts.”
