The union has said ‘sustained strike action’ is their only option Train staff at Avanti West Coast will strike on New Year’s Eve and 2 January after rejecting an offer aimed at resolving industrial dispute. Along with the days over the New Year, members of the RMT union will also walk out every Sunday from […]

1 year ago

The union hit back and asked Madeley ‘why don’t you just interview yourself?’ Richard Madeley and Mick Lynch came to blows on Tuesday morning as the union boss appeared on Good Morning Britain. Lynch, who serves as the general secretary of the National Union of Rail, Maritime and Transport Workers (RMT), was appearing on the ITV […]

3 years ago

It is his second rousing speech in as many days Mick Lynch was met with cheers and rapturous applause following his speech at last night’s ‘Enough Is Enough’ rally in Clapham Grand, London. The Secretary-General of the Rail, Maritime and Transport Workers Union (RMT) was one of four speakers at the launch event for the […]

3 years ago

More than 1,600 bus drivers will walk out over pay Bus drivers in London are set to strike later this month, on the same day as staff for London Underground and Overground also walk out. Employees of London United who are members of Unite will walk out on August 19 and 20. The first day […]

3 years ago

Royal Mail workers will be sent ballot papers on Tuesday Royal Mail workers could be the next to go on strike as they prepare to vote in the coming weeks on proposed industrial action. Around 115,000 Communication Workers Union (CWU) members will be voting on the proposal after the union rejected Royal Mail’s 2% pay […]

4 years ago

Martin Lewis said he doesn’t ‘envy those who have to face him across a negotiating table’ – Rory Stewart called him ‘remarkable’ Mick Lynch has received the adulation of many after his straight-talking attitude during news and interview appearances this week. On Tuesday, rail workers across the country went on strike, with further industrial action […]

4 years ago