What is RMT strike action?
23 December 2021 TUBE UNION RMT today confirmed strike action every weekend on the Night Tube from the start of the New Year through to June in an on-going fight to prevent the ripping up of staffing arrangements that would wreck the work life balance of drivers.
Who does RMT represent?
It is currently presided by Michelle Rodgers and its current general secretary is Mick Lynch. The RMT is one of Britain’s fastest growing trade unions….
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Why are the railways striking?
Rail workers could go on strike this year due to concerns over job cuts, with a leading union calling saying central government cuts will lead to forced redundancies.
Why do Tube drivers strike?
The union said the industrial action was being taken to “prevent the ripping up of staffing arrangements that would wreck the work-life balance of drivers”. It is the latest strike announcement in recent weeks because of disputes over Night Tube rotas.
What’s RMT?
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What does RMT mean?
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Is Network Rail being dissolved?
Planned demise. In May 2021, the Government announced that Network Rail is to superseded by a new body, Great British Railways, in 2023.
Is Network Rail a good company to work for?
We achieved an overall company rating of 4.2 out of five – recognition of our efforts to become a better employer for our 41,000-strong workforce.
What is a rail strike?
(reɪl straɪk) a strike by railway workers. The following day, a rail strike prevented me from going to work. Collins English Dictionary.
Will compulsory redundancies bring trains to a halt?
Manuel Cortes, the general secretary of the TSSA, said: “Any attempt to use compulsory redundancies will be seen as a declaration of war and trains will be coming to a halt.
Why is the Railways Union supporting strike action on cross country trains?
RAIL UNION RMT said today that strike action on Cross Country trains is being solidly supported in all depots over an assault on the safety critical role of senior conductors and train managers after the company snubbed a possible settlement in last ditch talks this week. Don’t go it alone…
Are rail unions planning a national strike over job cuts?
Rail unions are drawing up plans for a national strike as job cuts loom across the industry. The RMT is preparing to ballot its members for industrial action, with the union anticipating compulsory redundancies are highly probable at train operating companies and Network Rail.