The Latest Breaking News from RMT

Union fury over threat to right to strike, as rail dispute hits millions

‘Fierce and prolonged resistance’: Clampdown on industrial action branded anti-democratic

The Independent UK · Jul 27, 2022

Rail strikes: disruption affects millions in UK as Shapps threatens crackdown

Travel disrupted for millions amid worsening row with rail firms over jobs, pay, pensions and conditions

The Guardian - UK · Jul 27, 2022

Why there are so many travel disruptions right now - from train strikes to flight delays

As we head in to the peak of the school Summer holidays, many plans could be scuppered by problems with UK transport. Here we take a look at all the travel disruption

Daily Mirror · Jul 27, 2022

UK rail strikes: Who is RMT leader Mick Lynch?

Union’s general-secretary has been celebrated for uncompromising interview style but industrial action leaves nation’s train stations deserted and commuters stranded ahead of Christmas

The Independent UK · Jul 27, 2022

'Workers united!': Thousands of rail staff join RMT strikes across Scotland

PASSENGERS are facing severe disruption across Scotland’s railways due to fresh strikes by thousands of workers in the row over jobs, pay and…

The National (Scotland) · Jul 27, 2022

'People are striking to survive' as rail workers struggle to stay afloat

Workers said: "This is the only weapon people have, it is a last resort, people are losing pay and people are struggling"

Liverpool Echo · Jul 27, 2022

When is the London Underground tube strike – and which lines are affected?

This year has been plagued by tube strikes, rail strikes, and airport chaos, and the disruption looks set to continue as a further day of action has been announced

Daily Mirror · Jul 27, 2022

Picket lines at Scots rail stations amid severe disruptions over bitter pay row

There are just five services currently operating across the country due to the industrial action.

Daily Record · Jul 27, 2022

Glasgow trains today as strike action causes severe disruption

40,000 RMT union members are taking part in strike action following a dispute over pay, jobs and working condition - leading to trains around Scotland coming to a standstill.

Glasgow Live · Jul 27, 2022

Rail strikes: Grant Shapps threatens to dismantle union powers to walk out

Threats to dismantle union powers to strike were reiterated by a Cabinet minister on Wedneday as the railways ground to a halt.

Evening Standard · Jul 27, 2022