17 July 2024
RMT Press Office:
Transport union RMT, has broadly welcomed the King's speech - the first by a Labour government in over 14 years.
General Secretary Mick Lynch said: "We welcome today's announcements specifically around removing restrictions on trade unions, the New Deal for workers and the rolling out of public ownership of our railways.
"These achievements are down to pressure from the trade union movement and we will continue to articulate what is in the best interests of railway workers and working people as a whole. We will also continue to actively engage with the government on the pay issues in our sectors which can be resolved quickly.
"Labour has also committed to upgrading rail connectivity in the North. Our belief is that HS2 remains the best option for improving transport links, promoting economic growth and building a modern railway infrastructure, fit for the 21st century."
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