Royal Mail and rail workers cancel strikes after the Queen’s death Unions make decision ‘out of respect for her service to the country and her family’ The Guardian - UK · Sep 9, 2022
RMT and TSSA suspend train strikes in wake of Queen Elizabeth's death THE RMT union has announced that its planned railway strikes for this month have been suspended in the wake of the Queen’s death. The National (Scotland) · Sep 8, 2022
Campaign group Enough is Enough announces Scottish launch event in Glasgow CAMPAIGN group Enough is Enough has announced its Scottish launch will be held in Glasgow on Wednesday. The National (Scotland) · Sep 6, 2022
Union says it will ‘shut down’ rail network with more strikes after talks fail The union said more than 40,000 of its members will strike, warning it will ‘effectively shut down’ the rail network. The Independent UK · Sep 1, 2022
Rail strikes: RMT announces two more dates in September Industrial action on 15 and 17 September will shut down rail network, says union The Guardian - UK · Sep 1, 2022
Rail strikes: Industrial action announced for September by workers on trains at RMT union Over 40,000 RMT members at Network Rail and 14 train operators to walk out amid ongoing pay dispute Evening Standard · Sep 1, 2022
September train strikes - dates, what lines are affected and why walkouts are happening Two walkouts in September had already been announced but a third has been added after RMT confirmed fresh dates for industrial action Daily Mirror · Sep 1, 2022
Bernie Sanders hails RMT train strikes as an ‘inspiration’ on visit to London Bernie Sanders has hailed the Tube and train strikes coordinated by RMT as “an inspiration” that has been noticed around the world. Evening Standard · Aug 31, 2022
TfL funding deal will lead to further strikes, warns RMT chief Mick Lynch The union boss said the deal would have an impact on pensions and pay for union members in the future Evening Standard · Aug 31, 2022
The Mancunian Way: Out of control Read the Mancunian Way newsletter for Tuesday August 30, 2022 Manchester Evening News · Aug 30, 2022
Andy Burnham clashes with Keir Starmer over Labour picket line policy Labour mayor says he would consider running for leader ‘one day’ The Independent UK · Aug 30, 2022
‘People are tired of being ignored while the rich get richer’: Bernie Sanders on anger and hope in the US and UK The Vermont senator rose from the political margins to become hugely influential within the American left. As he prepares to speak at a London rally, he explains why unions on both sides of the Atlantic must reassert their power The Guardian - UK · Aug 30, 2022
Andy Burnham says he would join picket line as he calls for politicians to 'get round the table' amid cost of living The Mayor of Greater Manchester has called for more action from senior politicians to tackle the cost of living crisis Manchester Evening News · Aug 30, 2022
‘People are much angrier now’: why Britain is going on strike New wave of union leaders, such as RMT’s Mick Lynch and Unite’s Sharon Graham, have galvanised workers The Guardian - UK · Aug 28, 2022
Evening Standard · Aug 27, 2022 I won’t back down to Rail and Tube unions despite strikes, vows Grant Shapps ‘They’ve been able to just carry on with unbelievably outdated practices,’ Mr Shapps said
Al Jazeera · Aug 26, 2022 From barristers to refuse collectors, Britons strike en masse Workers are livid that employers are refusing to pay more against the backdrop of wage-crushing inflation.
The Guardian - UK · Aug 26, 2022 The UK’s new official opposition: how powerful union leaders are taking on the Tories As the cost of living crisis bites, leaders of barristers to bin collectors are becoming a force to be reckoned with
The Guardian - UK · Aug 26, 2022 These are energy bills many Britons simply can’t afford. Some will pay with their lives This price hike threatens to create a whole new class of poor, and it is clear our wretched politics will do nothing to protect them, says Guardian columnist Aditya Chakrabortty
The Guardian - UK · Aug 23, 2022 ‘You don’t think strikes are the answer? What is?’ RMT’s Mick Lynch on work, dignity and union power With the cost of living soaring and wages falling further behind, the union boss has become the face of resistance. He talks about the rail dispute, the stereotyping of working-class people and his clash with Piers Morgan
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Glasgow Live · Aug 21, 2022 ScotRail warns of 'significant disruption' for passengers in wake of rail strikes Strike action by rail workers disrupted travel yesterday, with ScotRail warning that the reopening of Network Rail signal boxes at different times throughout the day will cause further delays.
Wales Online · Aug 21, 2022 Shapps urges RMT to put 8% pay offer to rail workers for vote Strike chaos continues
Liverpool Echo · Aug 20, 2022 Christine McGuinness shares 'cute' note friend sent after Paddy split The handwritten note included a cryptic sign off from the friend
Evening Standard · Aug 20, 2022 More strikes ‘very likely’ and public ‘right behind us’, says Mick Lynch RMT chief Mick Lynch has warned further strikes “are very likely” later this year due to the gap between the union and the rail operators.Speaking on Saturday, he told BBC Breakfast: “I’ll be talking to senior executives in the industry all through next week trying to create solutions to these…
The Independent UK · Aug 20, 2022 Shapps urges RMT to put 8% pay offer to rail workers for vote amid strike chaos The Transport Secretary called on RMT general secretary Mick Lynch to give members to opportunity to resolve the dispute.