23 June 2022
RMT Press Office:
RMT members have once again taken to picket lines, in a show of industrial strength on the second day of national rail strike action.
Over 40,000 members are on strike over a multiyear pay freeze and a lack of job security, with Network Rail and the train operating companies threatening thousands of compulsory redundancies.
RMT general secretary Mick Lynch said: "Our members are leading the way in standing up for all working people trying to get a pay rise and some job security.
"In a modern economy workers need to be properly rewarded for their work, enjoy good conditions and have the peace of mind that their job will not be taken away from them.
"Grant Shapps needs to get in the room or get out of the way so we can negotiate with these companies who we have successfully struck dozens of deals with previously.
"What we cannot accept is thousands of railway workers being thrown on the scrapheap after being praised as heroes during Covid.
"RMT will continue its industrial campaign until a negotiated settlement is reached."
Talks continue with Network Rail and the train operating companies and strike action scheduled for Saturday remains on.
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