The Latest Breaking News from Mick Lynch

Talks continue but disruptive rail strikes still expected to go ahead

Mick Lynch, of the RMT, said the unions have effectively been in talks with the Government but ‘the Government was not in the room’.

The Independent UK · Jun 15, 2022

What dates are the June 2022 train strikes?

In the forthcoming strikes by Network Rail signallers, only about 20% of lines would be open for trains – many of which might not run anyway

The Independent UK · Jun 15, 2022

Rail strike June 2022: RMT calls for meeting with Transport secretary which could call off strike

RMT Secretary Mick Lynch offered to speak directly to Transport Secretary Grant Shapps and Chancellor Rishi Sunak, which could see strike called off if deal is made

Chronicle Live · Jun 15, 2022

Tube and rail strikes: Boris Johnson slams union’s ‘reckless’ action set to cause summer of travel misery

The Health Secretary has said the Government was ‘looking at all options’ to prevent disruption

Evening Standard · Jun 8, 2022

GMB viewers demand Richard Madeley 'find out facts' amid awkward rail strike blunder

Good Morning Britain's Richard Madeley and Susanna Reid interviewed Mick Lynch, the general secretary of the RMT Union, ahead of three days of planned national strike action

Daily Mirror · Jun 8, 2022

How the rail strikes in England will affect services and passengers in Wales

Services in Wales will be affected because Network Rail staff are involved in the dispute

Wales Online · Jun 8, 2022

Rail union plans for largest industrial action in decades

Strikes are scheduled to coincide with a number of major events, including concerts, test match cricket and the Glastonbury festival.

The Independent UK · Jun 7, 2022

Thousands of rail workers to stage three days of strikes

The RMT also announced another 24-hour strike on London Underground in a separate row over jobs and pensions.

The Independent UK · Jun 7, 2022

Three days of nationwide train strikes in June confirmed in biggest walkout since 1989

The RMT union announced plans for the largest bout of industrial action in decades at Network Rail and 13 train operators on June 21, 23 and 25

Daily Mirror · Jun 7, 2022

Rail strike: When will it start and which train lines will be affected?

In the event of a strike by Network Rail signallers, only about 20% of lines would be open for trains – many of which might not run anyway

The Independent UK · Jun 6, 2022