Train strikes: Government to hold talks with unions in bid to avoid Christmas walkout Prime Minister Rishi Sunak warned his Cabinet that Britain faced a ‘challenging’ winter of strikes Evening Standard · Nov 23, 2022
Mick Lynch praised by GMB viewers for standing up to Susanna Reid Susanna repeatedly called him the Grinch and spoke over him Liverpool Echo · Nov 23, 2022
What the papers say – November 23 Mick Lynch is accused of being ‘Mick Grinch’ by the papers amid another wave of rail union strikes. The Independent UK · Nov 23, 2022
RMT announces new rail strikes for December and January - full list of dates The Rail, Maritime and Transport Workers (RMT) union has confirmed more train strikes will take place in the coming months Chronicle Live · Nov 22, 2022
ScotRail warn of 'severe' disruption due to Network Rail staff strikes next month More than 40,000 members of the Rail, Maritime and Transport union across Network Rail and 14 train operating companies will walk out on December 13, 14, 16 and 17 and on January 3, 4, 6 and 7 Edinburgh Live · Nov 22, 2022
ScotRail bosses warn strikes next month will have 'severe' impact on services More than 40,000 members of the RMT union will walk out on four days in December and four in January. Daily Record · Nov 22, 2022
Train strikes announced in December and January as Christmas travel chaos expected Widescale walkouts planned for eight dates The Independent UK · Nov 22, 2022
New UK train strike dates announced in Christmas chaos for rail travellers Disruption on the railways over pay, conditions and maintenance job cuts could last an entire year after the RMT union renewed its mandate for strike action until May 2023 Daily Mirror · Nov 22, 2022
RMT members vote to continue taking industrial action The union said a fresh ballot of its members showed overwhelming support to carry on with action. The Independent UK · Nov 16, 2022
RMT members vote to continue strikes and industrial action in long-running pay dispute Members of the RMT have voted to continue taking industrial action in the long-running dispute over jobs, pay and conditions, the RMT announced. Evening Standard · Nov 16, 2022
Rail workers back further strikes which could go on for another 6 MONTHS Trade union the RMT today announced it has a "stunning" mandate for more strike action on the UK's railway Daily Mirror · Nov 16, 2022
Tube strike: Commuters told to expect Friday morning misery due to knock-on impact of RMT walkout Industrial action to have knock-on effect for rush hour after Thursday walkout forced closure of eight tube lines Evening Standard · Nov 10, 2022
London faces Tube strike chaos as Mayor’s 11th hour appeal fails Underground to effectively shut down on Thursday with walkout of over 10,000 staff Evening Standard · Nov 9, 2022
Further disruption for rail services despite strikes being called off RMT has suspended action, saying it had secured “unconditional” talks with Network Rail Wales Online · Nov 7, 2022
The Independent UK · Nov 5, 2022 Thousands join austerity demonstration and call for general election Members of the People’s Assembly, rail unions and Labour MPs were among those calling for a general election in central London on Saturday.
Daily Record · Nov 5, 2022 ScotRail passengers warned of further disruption despite services returning to normal RMT members had been due to stage 24-hour walkouts next week in their bitter dispute with Network Rail.
The Independent UK · Nov 5, 2022 Huge crowds join People’s Assembly march calling for general election now Early-vote rally reflects public ‘anger and determination’, say organisers
The Independent UK · Nov 5, 2022 Rail passengers face severe disruption despite strikes being called off Services will remain ‘extremely limited’ on Saturday, Network Rail said.
Edinburgh Live · Nov 4, 2022 Edinburgh trains expected to run as usual after national rail strikes suspended National rail strikes have been suspended. ScotRail has yet to announce an update or issue a statement, but trains could be running as usual to and from Edinburgh on Saturday.
Chronicle Live · Nov 4, 2022 Rail strikes suspended amid negotiations but Metro still won't run past Pelaw this weekend The RMT confirmed this afternoon that three days of planned walkouts have been suspended as bosses enter talks
Daily Mirror · Nov 4, 2022 Three days of rail strikes set to cripple network from today called OFF at 11th hour RMT General Secretary Mick Lynch says the union has 'always wanted a negotiated settlement' and will push for decent pay and working conditions
The Independent UK · Nov 3, 2022 Rail strikes could last until spring 2023, says union boss Mick Lynch ‘We’re not in this for the sake of it’, says RMT boss – who says transport secretary could end dispute quickly
Daily Mirror · Nov 2, 2022 Mick Lynch warns rail strikes could last until after Christmas if Tories won't do deal RMT union chief Mick Lynch warned of fresh disruption in the run-up to Christmas and urged Transport Secretary Mark Harper to break a seven-month strike dispute over pay, conditions and maintenance job cuts
Daily Record · Nov 2, 2022 Primal Scream star Bobby Gillespie joins Mick Lynch on fundraising song for RMT railway workers The legendary Glaswegian rocker joined Dexys star Kevin Rowland and union boss Mick Lynch on new single Enough is Enough.
Wales Online · Nov 1, 2022 Union leader Mick Lynch joins Primal Scream and Dexys on protest song The track has been produced in support of striking railway workers