Economic crisis / fighting public service cuts

Cost of Living Crisis: Join protests across Britain

Dear colleague,

Cost of Living Crisis: Join protests across Britain called by the People's Assembly, Saturday 12 February

Inflation is soaring, eating into the value of your wages. The energy companies are protecting their dividends by raising household bills by 50%. Our double-talking government says it wants to see wages go up while it slams a pay freeze on the railways and other public services and hamstrings unions from organising effectively. People are anxious and angry and this should be turned into action.

RMT to lead fightback against transport austerity

Submitted by Admin on 15 September, 2020 - 14:15
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SPECIALIST TRANSPORT UNION RMT will lead the fightback against any attempt to impose austerity cuts in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic.

In a motion to the TUC today  which will be moved by senior assistant General ,Secretary Steve Hedley RMT sets out the programme for that campaigning fightback:

"Congress pays tribute to the key workers of the Coronavirus pandemic who, in protecting our lives and livelihoods risked and sadly lost their lives. 

RMT calls for urgent meeting with Transport Secretary over London transport cuts

Submitted by Admin on 12 June, 2017 - 03:23

RMT calls for urgent meeting with transport secretary over cuts, safety and services.

Transport union RMT today called for urgent talks with re-appointed transport secretary Chris Grayling over the axing of guards by train companies, the impact of budget cuts at Transport for London and the threat to safety of major cuts at Network Rail. The union is also calling for top level talks on the future of Britain's maritime industry.

General Secretary Mick Cash said;

Northern Line commuters feel impact of cuts as train breakdown causes massive disruption

Submitted by Admin on 18 December, 2015 - 13:46

A broken down train on London's Northern Line this morning, leading to massive disruption the length of the line, has capped off a week of chaos for London commuters as the reality of trying to cram surging numbers of passengers into chronically overcrowded rail and tube services comes home to ‎roost. 

RMT General Secretary Mick Cash said;

May Day - March For Bob

Dear Colleague

March for Bob

National RMT Mobilisation for May Day, London, Thursday 1st May 2014

I can advise you that following discussions with the May Day Organsing Committee it has been confirmed that the RMT will lead the May Day March on 1st May.

The event will be used to honour Bob’s memory and another giant of the Labour Movement, Tony Benn, who some of you may recall was a honorary member of the RMT.

The March will be led by the RMT Brass Band and followed by RMT banners.