The Latest Breaking News from RMT

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

RMT to hold two September strikes which will 'shut down' train network

TENS of thousands of railway workers will stage fresh strikes in a long-running dispute over pay, jobs, and conditions.

The National (Scotland) · Sep 1, 2022

UK-wide train strikes announced for two dates in September

RMT union says walkouts will ‘effectively shut down the railway network’

The Independent UK · 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

Train strikes: Brits set for more woe as 12 rail companies to walk out in pay dispute

Thousands of staff will walk out on Thursday, September 15, for 24 hours in a dispute over pay, job security and working conditions

Daily Mirror · Aug 31, 2022

Train drivers from 12 firms to strike over pay in September, says Aslef union

Stoppage likely to be most disruptive to date after coordinated strikes by union members in July and August

The Guardian - UK · Aug 31, 2022

Rail strikes: what’s happening in September and how will passengers be affected?

As the three rail unions announce more 24-hour strikes, this is the state of play

The Independent UK · Aug 31, 2022

Sadiq Khan and Grant Shapps at war over TfL deal to save Tube

London Mayor and Transport Secretary clash over ‘malicious’ terms of massive bailout

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

Andy Burnham criticises Starmer’s policy against joining picket lines

Manchester mayor says he sees no controversy in Labour frontbenchers joining strikers during cost of living crisis

The Guardian - UK · Aug 30, 2022