RMT suspends Merseyrail strike action

RMT suspends Merseyrail strike action

17 July 2026

RMT Press Office:

RMT has suspended three days of strike action on Merseyrail planned for July 18 to 20 after the company made an improved offer.

This offer will now be considered within union structures and with RMT representatives.

RMT general secretary Eddie Dempsey congratulated Merseyrail members for their resolve to win an improved offer and this will now be discussed among the membership.

ENDS

Want to receive updates from us? Subscribe to a mailing list

Tagged with: RMT, Eddie Dempsey, Merseyrail,