"Strike action and the inspiring solidarity and determination of members has secured new money and a new offer which has been clearly accepted by our members."
Tag: Mick Lynch
RMT wins public ownership for Caledonian sleeper
"This decision should be a wake-up call to the Department for Transport in Westminster, to end its failed obsession with privatisation" - Mick Lynch, RMT General Secretary
RMT dismissed Tory fire and rehire consultation gimmick
The RMT has dismissed the government’s consultation for a new code to deal with fire and rehire tactics as a ‘gimmick’ designed to draw attention away from attacks on the Right to Strike.
RMT responds to the anti-strike bill
“The only reason this draconian legislation is being introduced is because the government have lost the argument and want to punish workers for having the temerity to demand decent pay and working conditions" - Mick Lynch, RMT General Secretary
RMT welcomes “rock solid” 48-hour strike across the rail ways
"Unity in our movement is now more vital than ever with the ramping up of attacks from the government" - Mick Lynch congratulates RMT members for a "rock solid" 24 hour strike and shows support for striking nurses.
RMT members overwhelmingly vote to reject Network Rail offer
All strike action this week, around Christmas and into the new year will go ahead after RMT members vote to reject "substandard offer".
Mobilise together to protect and improve trade union rights – Mick Lynch, RMT
"Workers and unions are leading the fight back!" - Mick Lynch gives a rallying call for this weekend’s major campaign for free trade unions conference.
RMT Announces four weeks of industrial action
"Our message to the public is we are sorry to inconvenience you, but we urge you to direct your anger and frustration at the government and railway employers during this latest phase of action."
Thousands protest to demand a #GeneralElectionNow
"if it’s class struggle they want, that’s what we’ll give them - bring on the strikes, bring on the protests, and bring on the resistance!"
Campaigning for Free Trade Unions – a Vital Fight Against Truss #TUC2022
"We are at a turning point. We are at a moment when everything could change… when victories for union members can become victories for us all."