Transport - Labour Outlook

Unity and solidarity across the Trade Union Movement – Mick Whelan, ASLEF General Secretary

4th September 20254th September 2025Leave a Comment

Ahead of the 157th Trades Union Congress, ASLEF General Secretary Mick Whelan, reflects on the unity and solidarity shown by – and to – his members.

Eddie Dempsey Elected as RMT General Secretary

6th March 20256th March 2025Leave a Comment

Eddie Dempsey will become the RMT's next General Secretary from tomorrow, after serving as RMT Senior Assistant General Secretary under Mick Lynch.

RMT exposes Southeastern’s failure to open ticket offices for 70,000 hours

20th February 202520th February 2025Leave a Comment

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.

By Backing Public Ownership, We Can Tackle the Rise of the Far-Right – Ben Chacko

10th December 20249th December 2024Leave a Comment

"We need a mass campaign offering the answer here. One which places the question of public ownership back at the heart of political debate."

Time for public ownership!

5th December 20245th December 2024Leave a Comment

Leading voices and campaigners for public ownership joined hundreds of activists to show that we won't tackle the crises we face without public ownership and control.

Solid bus strike action at First South West – RMT

14th August 202414th August 2024Leave a Comment

"First South West’s parent company is raking in profits of £204m, while bus drivers at First South West are some of the lowest paid in the country" - Mick Lynch, RMT.

Justice for outsourced gateline workers on Northern Rail

20th July 202420th July 2024Leave a Comment

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.