Ahead of the 157th Trades Union Congress, ASLEF General Secretary Mick Whelan, reflects on the unity and solidarity shown by – and to – his members.
Tag: Rail
RMT exposes Southeastern’s failure to open ticket offices for 70,000 hours
Analysis from the RMT shows that Southeastern’s ticket offices were closed for around 70,000 hours when they should have been open, equivalent to approximately 2,900 days.
Justice for outsourced gateline workers on Northern Rail
Gateline workers at Northern Rail have have their pay and conditions undermined by outsourcing- RMT have launched a public petition to build support for the workers.
5 great policies for public ownership, and 5 missed opportunities – We Own It on the King’s Speech
We Own It analyses 5 key policies for public ownership announced at the King's Speech and 5 missed opportunities for campaigners to focus on.
RMT slam Network Rail cuts after redundancies announcement
“This is a hammer blow to our members, doing vital work supporting the renewal of rail infrastructure."
New dates for industrial action on LNER announced – ASLEF
Train drivers will walk out on LNER for five days from Monday 5 until Friday 9 February.
Week-long industrial action for fair pay across 16 train operators – ASLEF
ASLEF Train drivers at 16 train operating companies began a week of industrial action on Friday 1 December in a long-running dispute over fair pay for staff.
The RMT welcomes resounding victory against ticket office closures
RMT general secretary Mick Lynch said that it was a resounding victory for the union’s campaign and a win for passengers, community groups and rail workers alike.
Arriva sold to Cayman Islands registered company – RMT
"This sale of Arriva to a tax haven registered company underscores what a perverse and corrupt system rail privatisation is in this country" - Mick Lynch, RMT.
RMT welcomes unprecedented response to ticket office closure consultation
"The drive to close ticket offices in the name of profits is clearly a political decision of this out-of-touch Tory government" - Mick Lynch, RMT General Secretary.