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The Latest Breaking News from RMT

Four-day week for Tube drivers 'not stuck in sidings' despite union members split on TfL proposal

1,107 Aslef members back the changes - but 1,219 RMT members are opposed

Evening Standard

Tube drivers reject TfL four-day week offer as threat of strikes grows

Members of the RMT union voted against the plans, claiming an extra day off could ‘significantly impact’ the working lives of staff

Evening Standard

Union highlights claims of staff shortages at railway ticket offices

The Rail, Maritime and Transport union (RMT ) said there was understaffing at a number of stations on the West Coast mainline served by Avanti.

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Reeves to take on unions in showdown over austerity Budget

A defiant chancellor will deliver her spring statement against a background of threats from trade unions and discontent from the Labour left

The Independent UK

Tube staff should get priority access to affordable homes built by TfL, RMT union demands

New homes plea included in pay rise demand for London Underground staff

Evening Standard

Tube drivers offered four-day week as TfL bids to modernise working practices on London Underground

Drivers would still work 35 hours a week but would get paid meal breaks

Evening Standard

Ban e-bikes or we’ll strike, threaten London Underground drivers after platform fire

Three fire engines were called to an e-bike blaze at Rayners Lane station last month

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Union safety reps 'stormed out of meeting after TfL refused to ban e-bikes from Tube'

New twist in London Underground fire risk row after e-bike exploded

Evening Standard

Deal ends strikes on Britain’s biggest intercity rail line

RMT union wins 87% backing from members for improved package for train managers at Avanti West Coast

The Guardian - UK

OPINION - London needs to ban e-bikes on public transport — otherwise I fear tragedy will strike

E-bike battery fires are raising safety concerns, leading to calls for a ban on e-bikes on the Underground

Evening Standard

Avanti West Coast strikes called off as RMT accepts rest day working deal

Staff had been due to continue Sunday walkouts until late May

The Independent UK

Avanti West Coast dispute resolved

The RMT said the accepted deal delivered ‘significant improvements’ for train managers.

The Independent UK

Admiral reels in more customers after cutting insurance prices

The insurance group said it was a ‘priority’ to be one of the most competitive insurers in the market.

The Independent UK

New RMT leader Eddie Dempsey to celebrate by playing bingo at local social club

Mr Dempsey has been an RMT member for 20 years.

Evening Standard

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Evening Standard

New leader of the RMT promises ‘business as usual’ for the union

Eddie Dempsey is taking over from Mick Lynch, who is retiring.

Evening Standard

Met Officer accused of assault was ‘gobsmacked’ after boy, 13, insulted him

Pc Stephen Evans allegedly assaulted the then-13-year-old on November 4 2022 after a disagreement during which the boy called him a ‘fat arse’.

The National (Scotland)

Scottish Government urged to intervene on ScotRail's plans to cut ticket office hours

The Scottish Government has been urged to step in and "put an end" to ScotRail’s plans to cut opening hours at ticket offices...

The Independent UK

Avanti West Coast strikes suspended for next three Sundays

‘Industrial action has forced Avanti to engage seriously with this dispute’ – RMT union boss Mick Lynch

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Strikes by Avanti West Coast train managers over next three Sundays suspended

Members of the Rail, Maritime and Transport union were due to walk out again over the next three Sundays.

The Guardian - UK

UK rail passengers face ‘significant’ disruption as weekend strike goes ahead

The strikes, which were called in a dispute over rest-day working, will affect Avanti West Coast services

Evening Standard

Fresh disruption to trains because of strike this weekend

Members of the RMT at Avanti West Coast are embroiled in a long-running dispute over rest day working.

The Independent UK

Passengers warned of train strikes and disruption this weekend

Avanti said people who do travel should plan ahead and expect disruption

The Guardian - UK

Avanti West Coast passengers face severe disruption as rail strikes resume

Sunday’s stoppage to be compounded by engineering works, as dispute threatens to affect every weekend until June

The Independent UK

Fresh strike by rail workers to disrupt services

Members of the RMT union at Avanti West Coast will walk out on Sunday.

Evening Standard

Rail strike to hit trains between London and major UK city this weekend

Members of the RMT union at Avanti West Coast will walk out on Sunday

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