Workers are stronger when we support each other. This section of the wesbite reports on other workers in Britain and across the world campaigning for a better deal, and what we can do to support them.
Solidarity greetings from RMT members on London Transport to teachers, lecturers and civil servants who are striking today in defence of pensions and jobs.
THE AGM of rail union RMT, meeting in Fort William this week, has endorsed plans for a massive national campaign, including a cross-industry strike ballot if necessary, to resist any attempts by the Government to roll out its McNulty Rail Review assault on Britain’s railways.
Here are some photos from the 'March for the Alternate' on 26th March in London. Hundreds of RMT members turned out to the demo from across the country.
To see more of the photos click 'Read More.'
This resolution, submitted by Neasden branch, was carried unanimously by the November meeting of the Regional Council.
This Regional Council supports the call from the PCS union for a national demonstration against cuts before Christmas.
This message was sent to TSSA, FBU and NUJ as well as to ourselves.
Dear brothers and sisters,
Just a short note to show you our unconditional support for your strikes and that we're encouraging our members to do the same - see below.
In solidarity, Max Watson Chair, London Met Uni UNISON Branch
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Dear UNISON members,
Vince Cable has announced that the ConDem government is to sell off the Post Office - despite the fact that Post Office workers, and the big majority of the public oppose this.
Janine Booth, RMT Regional Secretary, said: “When this disastrous policy was floated by the last government a couple of years ago, our Regional Council unanimously passed a resolution condemning it. We know from the experience of PPP, and from mainline rail privatisation, that selling off public services only benefits private-sector fat cats. Working conditions, job security and the service itself always suffer.
Staff at eleven London colleges are likely to strike over funding cuts on Wednesday, May 5. Higher education has been hit with a series of funding cuts that now total close to £1bn, while further education has been told to make savings of £340m in the next academic year. You can read more about the dispute here.
I have sent the following message of support on behalf of RMT's London Transport Region ...
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Dear brothers and sisters
RAIL UNION RMT is backing a lobby by the Justice 4 Jarvis Workers campaign of Network Rail chief Iain Coucher this Wednesday (28th April) as the union continues the fight to save 1200 workers from being dumped on the dole following the collapse of the company last month.
Justice 4 Jarvis workers from across the UK will be taking their case to the doorstep of Network Rail, and it’s Chief Executive Iain Coucher, at 1pm on Wednesday 28th April at King's Place, 90 York Way, London N1 9AG or meet at Unity House at 12:00
Full support from RMT's London Transport Regional Council to striking British Airways cabin crew. Like us, they are transport workers fighting for workers' rights, services and safety in the face of a hostile management, press vilification and massive political pressure to surrender. Solidarity forever!
Venue: Bedfont Football Club, The Orchard, Hatton Road, Bedfont, London TW14 8QT
Cabin crew will walk out just after midnight (00.01 hours, 20th March) after BA failed to table acceptable proposals on the issues of job cuts and crews' fears that management is driving down standards at the airline.