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Merseyrail cleaners win pay victory

11 April 2025

Cleaners working for outsourcing firm Churchill on the Merseyrail contract voted overwhelmingly today to accept a new pay offer, bringing a successful end to their dispute.

RMT condemns Merseyrail's 18.9% fare hike during Grand National Festival

3 April 2025

Rail union RMT, has strongly criticised train operator Merseyrail for imposing an 18.9% fare increase during the upcoming Aintree Grand National Festival.

RMT demands urgent reform after report reveals seafarers denied shore leave

3 April 2025

Maritime union, RMT has called for urgent reform of seafarers’ working conditions after a major new report revealed a shocking lack of access to shore leave across the shipping industry.

Merseyrail cleaners win improved pay offer

1 April 2025

Outsourced cleaners on Merseyrail won improved pay from Churchill today (April 1, 2025) after threatening 48-hour strike action which has now been suspended.

RMT slams Foreland Shipping over pay inequality amid soaring profits and MoD contract windfall

31 March 2025

Seafarers’ union RMT has slammed Foreland and parent company Hadley Shipping for pushing real-terms pay cuts onto maritime staff while raking in profits from a lucrative Ministry of Defence contract.

ScotRail’s 3.8% fare hike is punishing passengers and undermining climate goals

31 March 2025

Rail union RMT, criticised the Scottish Government’s decision to hike ScotRail fares by 3.8% from Tuesday, calling it a blow to passengers, public transport, and Scotland’s climate commitments.

RMT urges Avanti to address ticket office staff shortages

29 March 2025

Rail union RMT, is urging Avanti to address ticket office staff shortages on the West Coast Mainline, warning that understaffing is impacting passengers and putting undue pressure on existing staff.

RMT responds to Chancellor's Spring Statement

26 March 2025

General Secretary Eddie Dempsey said: "The Spring Statement fails to tackle the deep structural problems in our economy.

RMT welcomes TfL e-bikes ban

26 March 2025

Tube union, RMT has welcomed non-foldable e-bikes being banned from London Underground following a long campaign.

Underpaid, Overworked, ignored – RMT members demand urgent reform for bus industry

25 March 2025

Bus workers are being pushed to breaking point by low pay, excessive hours, and rising violence on the job, a new survey has found.