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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

Friday, 5th December
RMT condemned the decision by Bilfinger to cut over 100 North Sea workers jobs and has criticised Harbour Energy for briefing the media before notifying the union.
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.