Taxpayers being used to fund rail dispute to the tune of £1bn
RMT has found that rail companies are being indemnified against any losses to the tune of £1bn on the same day there is a national strike on the railways.
20000 railway workers will walk out in July as part of the national rail dispute after train operators failed to make a new pay offer. RMT to strike for 3 days in July
RMT to strike for 3 days in July
20,000 railway workers will walk out in July as part of the national rail dispute after train operators failed to make a new pay offer.
Unions had been led to believe the employer was prepared to make an improved offer but nothing in writing emerged. RMT general secretary Mick Lynch ... Stork offshore workers take strike action
Stork offshore workers take strike action
Offshore workers are taking strike action today in a row over pay, rotas and other conditions.
RMT general secretary Mick Lynch said: "This is a fantastic ballot result for our members, and it is now time for DHL and Avanti to make an offer on ... DHL contract staff vote for strike action on Avanti
DHL contract staff vote for strike action on Avanti
Rail union RMT members working in catering supply for Avanti have voted to take strike action in a dispute over pay.