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RMT Gains Press Coverage of London Underground's Plans for Unstaffed Stations

RMT has achieved significant press coverage of London Underground's plans to leave nearly one-third of stations unstaffed for part of the day. After RMT issued this press release, several newspapers reported on the issue, and items were broadcast on TV and radio news bulletins. Here are some web links to media coverage:

> RMT National News

Thursday, 17th July
RMT has written to Metro Mayor Steve Rotheram calling for Merseyrail to be taken into public ownership, citing excessive profiteering by private operators and the overwhelming role of public investment in the service’s success.
Friday, 11th July
A new RMT survey of Tyne and Wear Metro cleaners has laid bare the devastating impact of outsourcing, with the vast majority of staff reporting poverty pay, lack of sick pay, and rising workloads under private contractor Churchill.
Monday, 7th July
On the 20th anniversary today of 7/7 London Bombings on July 7, 2005 Tube union RMT remembers those who were killed and injured in the attack.
Friday, 4th July
SEAFARERS Union RMT called on the government to stop P&O Ferries profiteering from public funds following the release of the company’s 2023 accounts today nearly a year later than required by law.
Wednesday, 25th June
Rail unions, RMT, Aslef and TSSA have written a joint letter to Liverpool City Region transport committee and Metro Mayor Steve Rotherham, urging public ownership of MerseyRail.