The Latest Breaking News from RMT

‘As things stand, the strikes are on’: Rail minister confirms train driver walkouts will likely go ahead

Aslef leader says train operators have ‘done a rather corrupt and immoral deal with the government’

The Independent UK · Jan 18, 2023

Warning of ‘significant disruption’ on February 1 day of mass strike action

Rail, education and civil service unions are among those taking industrial action on February 1.

The Independent UK · Jan 17, 2023

Warning of ‘significant disruption’ on mass strike action day in February

Rail, education and civil service unions are among those taking industrial action on February 1

The Independent UK · Jan 17, 2023

Train drivers to strike on 1 and 3 February after pay deal rejected

Workers represented by Aslef and RMT will take part as stoppages expected to halt most services across 14 train companies

The Guardian - UK · Jan 17, 2023

We’ve forgotten that strikes are about winning disputes, not courting public opinion

It’s workers’ ability to maximise disruption that determines industrial power, says journalist Polly Smythe

The Guardian - UK · Jan 17, 2023

RMT boss Mick Lynch savages ‘so-called liberals’ at strikes Bill demo

Sir Keir Starmer needs to avoid being a “vanilla politician in a vanilla suit”, the RMT leader said

Evening Standard · Jan 16, 2023

Rishi Sunak faces 'sacking of nurses bill' backlash over 'insulting' anti-strike plan

Labour's Deputy Leader Angela Rayner branded the Government's controversial Strikes (Minimum Services) Bill 'irrational and so insulting' as protesters gathered outside Downing Street during a tense debate

Daily Mirror · Jan 16, 2023

Rail industry and RMT resume talks amid hopes of end to strikes

But drivers’ union Aslef set to reject initial pay offer from train operators, meaning resolution is some way off

The Guardian - UK · Jan 16, 2023

Driver-only operation: The confusing issue dividing the nation’s railways

Every day, millions of passengers travel on trains where the only member of staff on board is in the driving seat

The Independent UK · Jan 16, 2023

Friday briefing: Why the Tories could blink first in the fight over public sector pay

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The Guardian - UK · Jan 13, 2023