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The Latest Breaking News from RMT

Majority of Avanti West Coast trains cancelled this Sunday – despite strike being called off

Exclusive: Final departure from Manchester to London Euston will be 4pm as strike timetable will still apply

The Independent UK

Avanti West Coast train staff cancel two strike days to allow for ‘intensive talks’

RMT union says ‘suspension reflects our goodwill’ though Sunday strikes until June remain in place for now

The Guardian - UK

Avanti West Coast train strikes called off for the next two Sundays as ‘intensive talks’ begin

Suspension of walkouts comes too late for full service to be reinstated on 19 January

The Independent UK

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Rail union calls off two strike days while Avanti West Coast talks continue

RMT members have been taking industrial action in a dispute over rest-day working.

Evening Standard

Rail worker accused of calling cleaner a Nazi in fridge row wins thousands for unfair dismissal

Mick Lynch requested a director’s review of the decision

The Independent UK

Rail worker accused of ‘Nazi food thrower’ jibe wins £70k for unfair dismissal

Members of the RMT trade union voted for strike action after he was sacked

Evening Standard

More disruption threatened in fresh rail dispute

Aslef will ballot its members on Hull Trains on possible strike action.

Evening Standard

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Rail passengers face disruption from Avanti strikes every Sunday until June

Train managers on west coast mainline to take action from 12 January to 25 May in dispute over rest-day working

The Guardian - UK

Mick Lynch, you’re a legend – and the unapologetic working-class leader the left is missing

The outgoing RMT head dismantled pundits one by one on live TV, and showed a new generation why we need trade unions says journalist Polly Smythe

The Guardian - UK

RMT weekend strikes to hit Avanti West Coast passengers

A reduced timetable will be in place on the strike days, with fewer services running during limited operating hours.

Evening Standard

RMT union boss Mick Lynch announces retirement

Firebrand leader says he is proud union stood up to ‘wholesale attacks’ on rail industry by Conservative party

The Guardian - UK

Rail workers' union leader Mick Lynch announces retirement

MICK Lynch has announced his retirement as general secretary of the UK's biggest rail workers’ union...

The National (Scotland)

Mick Lynch to retire as RMT general secretary

The firebrand leader said he was proud to have served the Rail, Maritime and Transport union

The Independent UK

Rail workers’ union leader Mick Lynch announces retirement

Mr Lynch said he was incredibly proud to have served the RMT both as a rank-and-file member and an elected officer.

The Independent UK

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Evening Standard

Rail services face disruption as train managers strike

Members of the Rail, Maritime and Transport union (RMT) at Avanti West Coast will launch a series of Sunday walkouts.

Evening Standard

Royal Fleet Auxiliary seafarers accept improved pay offer

The agreement ends a long-running dispute.

The Independent UK

Avanti West Coast executives earn more than double train managers while covering strikes, union boss claims

Union is striking intermittently until late May in a dispute over pay for rest-day working by train managers

Evening Standard

Latest train strike updates: which services will be affected and when are the next strikes in 2025?

Get the latest updates on the 2025 UK train strikes, including schedules, affected services and union negotiations

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The Independent UK

Train managers to strike for second time in dispute over rest-day working

Avanti West Coast said passengers travel on Thursday should plan ahead, expect disruption and check the details of their last train home.

Evening Standard

Euston trains disrupted as Avanti West Coast managers go on strike

Rail firm said passengers travelling on Thursday should plan ahead, expect disruption and check the details of their last train home

Evening Standard

New Year’s Eve travel disrupted as Avanti West Coast train managers strike

The rail operator has a ‘significantly reduced’ timetable in place on Tuesday and Thursday.

The Independent UK

New Year’s Eve travel misery for millions due to stormy weather, strike action and engineering work

2024 ends with travel chaos on multiple fronts

The Guardian - UK

Rail passengers face disruption as Avanti train managers strike

RMT action on New Year’s Eve and 2 January over rest day working will mean ‘significantly reduced’ timetable

The Independent UK

Passengers warned of disruption as Avanti West Coast train managers strike

Members of the RMT union at Avanti West Coast will walk out on New Year’s Eve and January 2 in a dispute over rest day working.

The Independent UK

Manchester Victoria named as worst UK train station for cancellations

Train crew availability and weather have been cited among reasons for disruptions

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