RMT Reaffirms Opposition To “workfare” Schemes On The Rail Network
Submitted by rmtlondon on 3 May, 2012 - 02:06RAIL UNION RMT today reaffirmed its total opposition to “workfare” schemes on the railways, where claimants are forced to work for benefits, after suggestions emerged that Southern may be engaging in such a scheme.
RMT General Secretary Bob Crow said:
“RMT is investigating reports from our branches that Southern may be in the process of rolling out a “workfare” scheme and we are demanding assurances from the company that any such plan would be dropped immediately.