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Christmas rail misery returns for Avanti West Coast passengers as RMT calls strike

Train managers on routes from London to Birmingham, Manchester and Glasgow will walk out on 22, 23 and 29 December

The Independent UK

Avanti West Coast train managers to strike in dispute over rest day working

Union members voted overwhelmingly against the company’s proposals.

The Independent UK

Elizabeth line worker dies after suffering head injuries in assault

The RMT union said the victim was one of its members and worked as a customer experience assistant.

Evening Standard

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Three rail firms to be brought into public ownership but fares will still rise

South Western Railway, c2c and Greater Anglia will be transferred to public ownership under plans announced by Transport Secretary Heidi Alexander.

The Independent UK

South Western to be first rail operator brought into public ownership

It will be followed by c2c and Greater Anglia, under plans announced by Transport Secretary Heidi Alexander.

Evening Standard

Elizabeth Line in trouble: After signals chaos, an overtime ban and New Year’s Eve strike

‘Our members’ demands for fair treatment on working hours and leave remain unmet,’ says RMT general secretary Mick Lynch

The Independent UK

Rail union claims ‘substantial victory’ in London Underground pay dispute

The RMT said it has accepted a pay offer and ‘notable improvements’ in terms and conditions.

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London Underground workers to strike over pay in November

Drivers and other workers to stop work as Aslef union says management will not negotiate properly

The Guardian - UK

Workers’ rights bill must ‘only be the beginning’ – Scotland's top trade unionist

SCOTLAND’S top trade unionist has welcomed the UK Government’s new bill on workers’ rights but made clear that it must be the “beginning”…

The National (Scotland)

Flexible working and paternity leave: What you need to know about the Government’s new Employment Rights Bill

There are 28 separate changes in the Employment Rights Bill

The Independent UK

UK's Starmer Vows 'Partnership' With Unions But Warns On Pay

Prime Minister Keir Starmer on Tuesday pledged to reset industrial relations strained by widespread strike action, as he became the first UK leader to address the annual meeting of Britain's trade unions in 15 years.

International Business Times

Reading the news, you’d think unions are about to ruin Britain. It’s because we’re finally making progress under Labour

Angry rightwing commentators can rant and rave all they like – we won’t stop striving for a more equal society, says RMT leader Mick Lynch

The Guardian - UK

Tube drivers could strike over Halloween after rejecting TfL's £70,000 pay offer

October half term travel could be impacted if drivers choose to strike over pay offer

Evening Standard

Avanti West Coast rail caterers to strike in row over working conditions

The RMT union said its members will walk out on June 7.

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RMT backs independent candidate Jamie Driscoll for north-east mayor

Union’s endorsement comes after Driscoll was barred from standing for Labour

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Profits of UK’s private train-leasing firms treble in a year

More than £400m paid in dividends in 2022-23 while rest of railway faced cuts and salary freezes

Evening Standard

Tube staff set for up to 10% pay rise as strike threat pays dividends

Sadiq Khan found an ‘extra’ £30million for the salary boost at the 11th hour in early January

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I talked to Keir Starmer for three months: this is what I learned

ITV’s deputy political editor had exclusive access to the Labour leader for a TV profile to be aired this week. Is he fit to be Britain’s next PM?

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The Independent UK

‘Crippling’ London Tube strikes called off at last minute after ‘positive’ TfL and RMT talks

The city was expected to lose £100 million a day according to some experts

The Guardian - UK

Management and unions cooperating? That would make everyone happier

Keir Starmer’s planned labour reforms would lift morale in focusing on agreement, not strife

The Guardian - UK

Tube strikes: major disruption expected on London Underground throughout next week

Virtually no services expected from Sunday night until Friday morning as RMT workers take action over pay

The Independent UK

Tube strikes: What is the dispute between RMT union and TfL?

Tube services face severe disruption next week as RMT workers stage huge walkout

The National (Scotland)

The five biggest moments in the trade union movement in 2023

THE trade union movement has taken Scotland by storm this year, with more disputes attracting public attention, and more branches showing the…

The Guardian - UK

Mick Lynch’s charisma is undeniable. As for his strategy and tactics, the jury’s out

Magnetic Mick is a smooth operator with a robust and radical message, but the RMT leader has arguably failed to stave off the government’s attack on rail workers, says industrial relations professor Gregor Gall

Evening Standard

OPINION - Tube strikes will see 2024 start in the worst way — could they remember who pays their wages?

On the twelfth day of Christmas, 5th and 6th of January, the RMT is giving London a little something to round off the season: 24 hours of Tube strike action, starting at 6pm on the Friday, by operations and maintenance staff.

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