Harper: ‘Renewed offer’ on table at latest talks to avert further rail strikes Despite the Transport Secretary's positivity, one union boss says there was still 'zero' chance of a resolution Wales Online · Jan 12, 2023
Rail strikes over (for now): what happens next? Passengers may be caught up in what looks like an ideological struggle for some time to come The Independent UK · Jan 11, 2023
Mick Lynch vows driver-only operation will ‘never happen as long as the RMT exists’ Rail Delivery Group says DOO system has been running safely for 40 years The Independent UK · Jan 11, 2023
Rail unions warn deal is 'further away than when we started' after 8 MONTHS of strikes The grim verdict came in a fiery committee hearing where leaders laughed in a Tory MP's face - and the RMT's Mick Lynch said he was 'more popular than many politicians in this room' Daily Mirror · Jan 11, 2023
Rail dispute ‘further away’ from being resolved, union leader warns as London braces for Elizabeth Line walkout Asked by MPs how close resolution to row is on scale of 1 to 10, Aslef boss Mick Whelan says: ‘I think you can include zero’ Evening Standard · Jan 11, 2023
Nicola Sturgeon vows to fight anti-strike bill 'every step of the way' BUSINESS secretary Grant Shapps has presented anti-strike legislation to the Commons which will require some public service employees to continue… The National (Scotland) · Jan 10, 2023
Grant Shapps: I appear to have been ‘living rent free in Mick Lynch’s head’ Cabinet minister’s remark follows RMT union boss’s claim that Shapps was still involved in dispute despite no longer being Transport Secretary Evening Standard · Jan 10, 2023
NHS staff told to WORK HARDER as pay talks with Tories branded 'an insult' to nurses Health Secretary Steve Barclay was today accused of insulting NHS staff, who the Tories roundly hailed and applauded for their dedication at the height of Covid Daily Mirror · Jan 9, 2023
Rail strikes could continue for another year, according to union boss Industrial action on the tracks has caused chaos over recent months. And with an agreement over pay and conditions still not reached, strikes are set to continue throughout 2023. Glasgow Live · Jan 9, 2023
NHS strikes will go ahead as talks end with no deal - despite hopes of one-off payment An 'angry' Unite rep blasted 'insulting' Health Secretary Steve Barclay for offering no deal after talks lasting an hour - despite Rishi Sunak and Downing Street hinting a cash offer could be on the table Daily Mirror · Jan 9, 2023
The Thatcherites hounding Sunak over strikes forget one thing: she picked her battles MPs want the prime minister to win the health and rail disputes. But his options are limited, says Katy Balls, political editor of the Spectator The Guardian - UK · Jan 9, 2023
Rail strikes: Mick Lynch says ministers should ‘stop play-acting’ Unions and industry leaders to meet ministers in attempt to break deadlock The Guardian - UK · Jan 9, 2023
Is Tom Bradby hoping to rescue his friendship with Prince William? The ITV journalist been coy about his Prince Harry scoop Evening Standard · Jan 9, 2023
Rail strikes could go on for another year, says union leader Mick Lynch says train strikes could continue until next January Wales Online · Jan 9, 2023
The Independent UK · Jan 8, 2023 Rail strikes over (for now): what happens next? Passengers may be caught up in what looks like an ideological struggle for some time to come
Daily Mirror · Jan 7, 2023 Mick Lynch warns rail staff could be on strike this time next year if Tories won't budge The boss of the Rail, Maritime and Transport workers union is working night and day on a settlement but ministers will not budge. And he says his members will not give in.
Liverpool Echo · Jan 7, 2023 Rail strikes not just about pay as worker fears for passenger safety Changes to terms and conditions are a sticking point in talks between the RMT, train operators and Network Rail
Daily Mirror · Jan 6, 2023 Experts' brutal verdict on Rishi Sunak's anti-strike law as he faces court fight One expert said the government could face 'legal challenge on a number of grounds', while another branded Rishi Sunak's crackdown on striking workers 'completely mad'
The Guardian - UK · Jan 6, 2023 UK ministers ‘losing argument’ over rail strikes, says Mick Lynch RMT leader says public support for unions has ‘taken a dent’ but is still high despite travel disruption
Daily Record · Jan 6, 2023 Mick Lynch claims Tory anti-union laws show they have 'lost the argument' on pay The Tories have been accused of wanting to "close down unions" with their plans to make it tougher for workers to strike.
Daily Mirror · Jan 6, 2023 Rishi Sunak refuses to rule out NHS staff getting sacked in his strike crackdown PM Rishi Sunak swerved questions on what his 'minimum service levels' for striking staff will mean in the health service - including if workers could be sacked
Wales Online · Jan 6, 2023 Mick Lynch says Government is 'losing the argument' over austerity and pay RMT general secretary Mick Lynch said that the new rules would effectively "conscript" union members into going to work
Liverpool Echo · Jan 6, 2023 Good Morning Britain viewers praise Mick Lynch after Ben Shephard clash The RMT boss shut the hosts down with a blunt response
Daily Mirror · Jan 6, 2023 Top lawyer tells Mick Lynch the Tory strikes crackdown is 'completely illegal' RMT union chief Mick Lynch says he's ready to fight the Tories' minimum service levels for rail, fire and ambulances through the courts - as they'll 'conscript' his members into work
The National (Scotland) · Jan 5, 2023 SNP condemn Rishi Sunak's anti-strike laws 'in strongest possible terms' THE SNP have condemned in the "strongest possible terms" Conservative anti-strike laws which could see unions sued by employers if they…