Unipart Rail’s threats fail to intimidate workers

Unipart Rail’s threats fail to intimidate workers

31 October 2024

RMT Press Office:

RMT members defied unlawful threats by Unipart Rail management by going on strike today over a union recognition dispute.

Unipart workers at the Crewe site have a legal mandate to strike in response to the disgraceful decision to derecognise RMT by the company. 
 
Despite this lawful vote, Unipart managers reportedly forced the entire workforce into meetings earlier this week, warning that anyone joining the picket line would face disciplinary action. 
 
Staff were also reportedly required to sign an attendance sheet to confirm they understood these threats.
 
RMT General Secretary Mick Lynch said: “Unipart Rail’s threats to dismiss our members for exercising their democratic right to strike are an outrage and a clear attack on all workers. 
 
“We will not sit back while our members are threatened and bullied in this disgraceful manner
 
“Unipart Rail should get round the table and discuss our members’ right to collective bargaining rather than resorting to intimidation and unlawful scare tactics.
 
“Any attempt to victimise our members for standing up for their rights will be met with the full force of RMT’s legal and industrial strength. 
 
“We will not hesitate to hold Unipart to account in every possible way.”
 
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Notes for editors: Unipart Rail operates under a contract with Network Rail, a publicly owned company.

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