RMT Responds As Rail Assaults Up 6%

Commenting on the RSSB annual report today General Secretary Mick Cash said;

"These are truly shocking figures that are a wake up call for the politicians and train companies pressing ahead with cash-led plans to axe staff from trains and stations.

"RMT has warned repeatedly that sacking guards and destaffing the platforms would turn our railways into a criminals' paradise and here is the concrete evidence that shows the consequences of crashing on regardless.

"RMT will use this latest evidence as we continue to campaign and fight to retain safety critical staff on our transport services. "

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The headline to this article was amended as it incorrectly stated staff assaults were up 6%

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Tuesday, 2nd December
Rail union, RMT says a sharp rise in attacks on rail workers are taking place at the same time as the British Transport Police (BTP) presence is being cut on the network.
Friday, 28th November
Private rail companies have quietly extracted £1.8 billion from the railway in dividends since 2016, new RMT analysis reveals.
Thursday, 27th November
RMT members employed by Svitzer Terminals at Fawley Esso Refinery have voted overwhelmingly for strike action following the company’s continued failure to resolve the long-running dispute over contractual sick pay.
Wednesday, 26th November
Rail union RMT, have put employers on notice over increasing assaults, warning of a national strike ballot across all train companies, if action is not taken.
Monday, 24th November
RMT members working as cleaners on the DLR will begin strike action on Thursday over a lack of sick pay.