The Latest Breaking News from RMT

Train strikes: 11th-hour bid to call off mass union action

Union chiefs told ‘to do right thing’ as Commonwealth Games kick off

Evening Standard · Jul 26, 2022

Transport Secretary urged to show 'political willing' to end Network Rail strikes

THE SCOTTISH Government is urging Transport Secretary Grant Shapps to intervene and end the dispute between the RMT and Network Rail.

The National (Scotland) · Jul 26, 2022

No train services in Perth and Kinross on Wednesday due to new round of Network Rail staff strikes

The RMT trade union says planned strike action over pay, job cuts and conditions will also proceed on August 18 and 20

Daily Record · Jul 26, 2022

Liz Truss trade union crackdown bid branded 'egregious attack on workers'

Truss announced a raft of policies she would bring in if elected by Tory party members to be the next UK PM...and union bosses are not happy

The National (Scotland) · Jul 25, 2022

How Wednesday's rail strike will affect Metrolink services

Most lines will be running as normal, but some stations will be closed

Manchester Evening News · Jul 25, 2022

Two rail strikes will happen in one week as workers walk out in August

The TSSA had already confirmed strikes at Avanti West Coast this coming Wednesday, prompting a reminder for rail passengers that services will be severely disrupted.

Daily Mirror · Jul 25, 2022

Rail boss says do not travel during Wednesday strikes

RMT will walk out at Network Rail and 14 train operators, meaning fifth of services will run on around half the network

Birmingham Post · Jul 25, 2022

No trains on Wednesday as Network Rail staff go on strike following collapse of negotiations with bosses

Workers who are part of the RMT union will be going on strike as they continue their fight for job security, better working conditions, and a pay increase that recognises the rate of inflation and the cost of living crisis.

Daily Record · Jul 25, 2022

Tui warns travellers to ‘plan ahead’ as train strikes threaten to disrupt holidays

‘Make alternative plans,’ warns tour operator

The Independent UK · Jul 25, 2022

Network rail strike: Government urges union to call off nationwide action

Unless a last minute deal can be reached, around 40,000 Network Rail workers affiliated to RMT are expected to walk out on Wednesday

Evening Standard · Jul 25, 2022