RMT members at East Midlands Railway (EMR) have been on strike over the forced rollout of new unsafe trains. EMR claims these trains meet “rigorous safety standards” – but on the tracks they regularly fail mid-service. We say, enough of these rail bosses putting their profits over our lives and our safety!
RMT Tube strikes are due to start 5 September. The bosses clearly feel threatened, predicting an Autumn of Discontent as ballot victories multiply. Let’s give them something to tremble about! Victory to the RMT, for joint action across the public sector!
The Palestine movement is yearning for solutions. The mood in Britain is charged with anger – against the genocide, austerity, and general insecurity about the future. The unions could provide a lightning rod for this energy, but for this a bold programme is required.
After four years in the post, trade unionist Mick Lynch has announced his retirement as leader of the RMT. While Lynch inspired thousands during the strike wave of 2022-23, his recent overtures towards Starmer reveal the dead-end of reformism.
Rail workers organised in the RMT and employed by UK train operating companies have accepted a pay deal that halts cuts to jobs and conditions. But further attacks are coming from the Tories and bosses. The trade unions must prepare for battle.
Rail unions and campaigners are mobilising against threatened closures of station ticket offices, tapping into a mood of anger amongst passengers. To defend against the bosses’ attacks, we need militant action, nationalisation, and workers’ control.
This month has seen a volley of strike days on the railways, with RMT members walking out in protest over ticket office closures. Visiting picket lines, comrades have found that the mood is hardening. It is clear that this battle is far from over.
This coming week will see renewed action on Britain’s railways and on London’s Tube network, with the bosses and Tories making further attacks on passengers and workers. To save transport services, we need militant action and nationalisation.
Another wave of rail strikes is currently underway, with RMT and ASLEF members both out this week. The bosses and Tories are digging their heels in, looking to smash this industrial militancy. United, escalated action is needed for workers to win.
RMT members at Network Rail have voted to accept an improved pay deal, secured thanks to months of determined strike action. But the threat of attacks on jobs and conditions still looms. Workers must remain vigilant and fight for nationalisation.
Junior doctors organised in the BMA are striking this week, joining other public sector workers in the struggle for decent pay and conditions. Austerity and privatisation are killing our NHS. Only bold socialist policies can save it.
With a mood of confidence, enthusiasm, and militancy on display, the recent young members’ conference of the RMT set the tone for the battles ahead, as rail workers prepare to continue their struggle in the weeks ahead. Victory to the unions!