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RMT mobilisation to the national demonstration at the Conservative Party conference

RMT mobilisation to the national demonstration at the Conservative Party conference 

Saturday 29th of September

The RMT are mobilising for the demonstration at the Tory Party conference on Saturday September 29th in Birmingham. 

It was discussed at the regional EC last week and we want a big delegation this year. 

We will put on a coach but only if there are enough people. I need to get booking. 

The coach will leave King's Cross at 0900 and return approx 19.00.

RMT votes not to affiliate to Labour Party

Submitted by Admin on 30 May, 2018 - 15:29

RMT Special General Meeting agrees to align union towards Labour and encourage its members to be active in the party whilst remaining unaffiliated

Following a consultation with union Branches and Regional Councils a Special General Meeting (SGM) of the RMT has today agreed to a recommendation from the unions National Executive committee to align the RMT towards the Labour Party and encourage its 80,000 plus members to be active in the Labour Party, whilst remaining unaffiliated.

RMT branches to discuss affiliation to Labour Party

Submitted by Admin on 29 June, 2017 - 21:59

RMT AGM agrees to consultation with Branches and Regions on question of Labour Party affiliation.

General Secretary Mick Cash said;

"In light of the changes to the Labour Party under Jeremy Corbyn's leadership RMT's AGM has decided that the time is right to undertake a consultation with our members on the issue of Labour Party affiliation ‎with a report back to a Special General Meeting.

Video: Labour Party leader Jeremy Corbyn joins RMT Annual General Meeting

Submitted by Admin on 27 June, 2017 - 13:23

Jeremy Corbyn tells RMT AGM in Exeter that Labour will repeal Tory rail privatisation act and legislate for public ownership.

Labour Leader Jeremy Corbyn has told the AGM of transport union RMT in Exeter this afternoon that the next Labour Government will repeal the Tories' rail privatisation legislation to pave the way for public ownership.

Jeremy Corbyn said;

A message from Labour Party leader Jeremy Corbyn to RMT members

Submitted by Admin on 19 July, 2016 - 17:02

Dear RMT member,

I am really grateful for the support of the RMT in my campaign to be re-elected as Leader of the Labour Party.

Let's unite and make sure we keep building a Labour Party that fights for the interests of the working class.

The rules set by the Labour Party state that if you were a member of the Labour Party before 12 January 2016 you get a vote in the leadership election.

RMT Tube reps sign letter backing Jeremy Corbyn

Submitted by Admin on 12 July, 2016 - 19:05

We, the undersigned RMT union reps on London Underground are appalled at the disgraceful campaign waged by members of the Parliamentary Labour Party to unseat Jeremy Corbyn as leader.

Jeremy Corbyn has long been a friend to the RMT, supporting our campaigns for social justice and for peace.

Jeremy was only recently elected with a massive majority, and his election has inspired a massive increase in party membership.

RMT backs Labour leader Jeremy Corbyn

Submitted by Admin on 26 June, 2016 - 22:14

Trade union RMT statement in support of Jeremy Corbyn.

Responding to the attacks on Jeremy Corbyn, RMT General Secretary Mick Cash said;

"By peddling the ludicrous notion that Jeremy is some how responsible for the EU referendum result, Jeremy's critics are in fact insulting the intelligence of voters and in doing so further alienating millions of natural Labour supporters who are quite capable of making up their own minds and who voted for what they believed in.