30 December 2014
RMT Press Office
General Secretary Mick Cash said; "Following sustained campaigning and political pressure by RMT from Christmas Eve onwards, which forced the City Link scandal to the top of the news agenda, I spoke directly with Vince Cable last night.
"In those talks I pushed RMT's case for an urgent summit involving the union, the administrators and the government as the best way of thrashing out a rescue plan. RMT is bitterly disappointed that Vince Cable has rejected that proposal. He also made it clear he will not be acting on RMT's call for direct Government intervention, similar to the rescue of the banks, as a way of saving the thousands of jobs caught in the middle of this crisis.
"Mr Cable did give me a pledge that his department is actively encouraging other options that may offer some hope. Clearly it is critical that the government sends out signals that they will promote and support any proposals that could have a positive impact on this dire situation. That is the very least that they can do.
"Vince Cable has promised to remain in direct contact with the union and to keep us informed of any further developments. Again, that is the very least we would expect as the union representing City Link workers.
"RMT is making it clear again today that the fight for justice for the City Link workforce goes on. This despicable and callous treatment of an entire workforce by greedy bosses who are able to fold a company on Christmas Day, protect their own money and leave the taxpayer to pick up the redundancy bill exposes the cosy relationship between bandit capitalism and the political elite. "
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