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National Express say there's been a huge surge in people travelling from Manchester to London by bus - as train union announce another strike

This comes as members of the rail workers’ union have voted to renew their mandate to continue taking industrial action

Manchester Evening News · May 4, 2023

RMT votes overwhelmingly for further train strikes

Nine out of 10 votes cast across 14 train operating companies in favour of holding more industrial action over next six months

The Guardian - UK · May 4, 2023

Train strikes could continue for six months as RMT members vote for fresh action

Unions involved in disputes have to re-ballot their members every six months to legally continue with strikes and other forms of action

The Independent UK · May 4, 2023

Mick Lynch warns at trade union rally against ‘ultra right’ causing division

The RMT general secretary, in Belfast, praised the trade union movement as ‘the salt of the earth’ on the island of Ireland.

The Independent UK · Apr 29, 2023

Mick Lynch warns NI of 'full, undiluted Tory austerity' without Stormont

RMT general secretary is due to give keynote address at May Day rally in Belfast on Saturday

Belfast Live · Apr 28, 2023

Mick Lynch offers backing to Seagate workers seeking union recognition amid job loss fears

Workers at Seagate, where speculation is mounting over possible job losses, are seeking official union recognition

Belfast Live · Apr 28, 2023

Tory anti-strikes Bill could provoke 'further conflict', warns rail boss

The anti-strikes bill, which could see public sector workers including nurses sacked for taking part in walkouts, could add 'stress' to the relationship between workers and employers, MPs were told

Daily Mirror · Apr 26, 2023

Train operators and union leaders criticise draft UK strike laws

Proposals are ‘unsafe’, ‘a recipe for disaster’ and may worsen industrial relations and passenger outcomes, MPs told

The Guardian - UK · Apr 26, 2023

London Underground workers to vote on whether to continue strike action campaign

Unions have to achieve a fresh mandate for industrial action every six months.

The Independent UK · Apr 25, 2023

Union leaders call for an end to cost-cutting on London Underground

The RMT has written to London Mayor Sadiq Khan emphasising the importance of station staff to the safe running of the Tube.

The Independent UK · Apr 21, 2023