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RFA take two days strike action
While discussions between the RMT union and the Ministry of Defence have been constructive, no satisfactory offer has been made.
Further talks are scheduled to take place next week in an effort to resolve the dispute.
During the...
Region: National
Tagged with: RMT, Mick Lynch, RFA, Pay, Strike
RFA campaign at Labour Party Conference
The colourful protest was addressed by RMT general secretary Mick Lynch and RMT president Alex Gordon who called for action against low pay which has dogged the vital service for years.
“These seafarers perform a vital service around the world...
Region: North West
Tagged with: RMT, Mick Lynch, RFA, Pay, Strike
RFA seafarers protest at Labour conference
The protest will take place ahead of three days strike action planned from midnight Monday next week in the long running dispute over pay which has also involved RFA officers’ union Nautilus.
RMT members have taken five stoppages since the...
Region: National
Tagged with: RMT, Mick Lynch, RFA, Pay, Strike
Fair Pay For RFA
Please take a minute to write to your MP and join the call for fair pay for RFA.
RFA Write to your MP
Region: National
Tagged with: RMT, Mick Lynch, RFA, Pay, Strike
Royal Fleet Auxiliary members to take 3 more days strike action.
RMT members have taken 5 stoppages since the dispute began under the previous Tory government. The union has had cordial meetings with the Ministry of Defence but has not received any improved offer. All RFA personnel have been directed to abstain...
Region: National
Tagged with: RMT, Mick Lynch, RFA, Pay, Strike
RFA seafarers take fifth stoppage in pay dispute
Coinciding with Merchant Navy Day, the strike will be the fifth stoppage in our fight for pay justice.
RMT has had cordial meetings with the Ministry of Defence but has not received any improved offer.
All RFA personnel...
Region: National
Tagged with: RMT, Mick Lynch, RFA, Seafarers, Pay, Strike
RMT in pay talks on behalf of rail workers and RFA seafarers next week
RMT general secretary Mick Lynch said that all offers would be dealt with by the union after talks are completed with Network Rail and the MoD on Thursday.
“We really need to move on from the belligerent and hostile attitude...
Region: National
Tagged with: Rail, RFA
RMT Royal Fleet Auxiliary ratings take worldwide strike action
Members on RFA Argus currently docked in Singapore and RFA Mounts Bay in Cyprus joined members around the UK bringing a global spotlight on poor pay, and terms and conditions of employment at RFA when compared to other shipping companies....
Region: National
Tagged with: RFA, Strike
RMT Royal Fleet Auxiliary ratings to take strike action
The strike action is going ahead after the Ministry of Defence demanded that both unions suspend strike action without any further proposals and only vague commitments to settling the dispute.
RMT general secretary Mick Lynch called on the MoD to...
Region: National
Tagged with: RFA, Strike
Royal Fleet Auxiliary picket line details for Friday 16 August
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Region: National
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RFA on strike over pay
This is the third stoppage in the dispute with participation spanning from ports to ships in distant locations such as Australia.
All RFA personnel have been directed to abstain from duties today while ensuring essential safety protocols, including maintaining...
Region: National
Tagged with: RMT, Mick Lynch, RFA, Pay, Strike
RFA members win solidarity from Cammell Laird
Following the latest day of strike action, carried out on the International Day of the Seafarer on Tuesday, management have requested a meeting with union representatives next week.
Over 500 RMT seafarers at the RFA organised picket lines in Birkenhead,...
Region: National
Tagged with: RMT, Mick Lynch, RFA, Pay, Strike
RFA staff take strike action on International Seafarers Day
This 24-hour strike coincides with International Seafarers Day, a day dedicated to recognising the essential contributions of seafarers globally.
The recent strike on May 19 showcased the determination and solidarity of RFA members, with participation spanning from ports to ships...
Region: National
Tagged with: RMT, Mick Lynch, RFA, Pay, Strike
RFA staff set to strike on International Seafarers Day
The 24 hour stoppage coincides with International Seafarers Day, which acknowledges the vital contributions of seafarers worldwide.
The recent strike on 19 May showed the strength of RFA members, demonstrating their unity and resolve, from ports to ships in locations as...
Region: National
Tagged with: RMT, Mick Lynch, RFA, Pay, Strike
RFA staff to strike on Sunday over pay
RFA have imposed a one-year deal of 4.5% which does not reflect the value and sacrifices of staff in the fleet.
RMT members work as civilian merchant seafarers onboard the fleet of Royal Fleet Auxiliary (RFA) vessels which provide the Royal...
Region: National
Tagged with: RMT, Mick Lynch, RFA, Pay, Strike
RFA seafarers to take strike action
RFA have implemented a one-year deal of 4.5% which is wholly unacceptable to RMT members.
RMT members work as civilian merchant seafarers onboard the fleet of Royal Fleet Auxiliary (RFA) vessels which provide the Royal Navy with vital logistic and...
Region: National
Tagged with: RMT, Mick Lynch, RFA, Strike, Pay
RFA members vote for industrial action over pay
RMT members working as civilian merchant seafarers onboard the fleet of Royal Fleet Auxiliary (RFA) vessels which provide the Royal Navy with vital logistic and operational support including humanitarian operations around the world, have rejected a below inflation pay offer...
Region: National
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Royal Fleet Auxiliary opens ballot for strike action
On Wednesday a nine-week ballot will open after RMT members rejected a below inflation pay offer from RFA management.
RFA have offered a one year deal of 4.5 percent which is unacceptable to RMT members.
Over 500 RFA seafarers will...
Region: National
Tagged with: RFA, Royal Fleet Auxiliary, Seafarers, RMT, Mick Lynch
Fleet Solid Support vessels
Seafarers Union RMT today welcomed the award of a £100m contract for up to three new Fleet Solid Support vessels to the Team Resolute consortium and the arrival of a new subsea surveillance vessel which will be operated by RFA...
Region: National
Tagged with: Royal Fleet Auxiliary, RFA, RMT, Mick Lynch
RMT remembers Falklands attacks
Merchant Seafarer Union RMT today remembered the seven Royal Fleet Auxiliary crew who lost their lives in the attacks on the Sir Galahad and Sir Tristram on 8 June 1982 during the Falklands War.
RMT General Secretary, Mick Lynch said: “RMT pay...
Region: National
Tagged with: Sir Galahad, Sir Tristram, Royal Fleet Auxiliary, RFA, Falklands,
RMT pays tribute to merchant seafarers
SEAFARER UNION RMT today paid tribute to the humanitarian principles that its members continue to uphold on seas across the world. Responding to news that the Royal Fleet Auxiliary (RFA) tanker Wave Knight has delivered 75 tonnes of humanitarian aid to...
Region: National
Tagged with: Royal Fleet Auxiliary, RFA, Wave Knight,
RMT on contract for three new Royal Fleet Auxiliary ships
“Fort Austin and Fort Rosalie are over forty years old, and my members working for the RFA will be relieved that the process for awarding the contract to build three new Fleet Solid Support Ships has finally begun in earnest....
Region: National
Tagged with: Royal Fleet Auxiliary, RFA, MoD
Government security, defence, development and foreign policy review
ROYAL FLEET AUXILIARY UNION RMT today responded to the Government’s Integrated Review of Security, Defence, Development and Foreign Policy. Mick Cash, RMT General Secretary said:
“With all the sabre rattling, the Government has again overlooked the importance of civilian seafarers...
Region: National
Tagged with: Royal Fleet Auxiliary, RFA, Royal Navy, Seafarers, Maritime
RMT demand Government action to stop shipowner exploitation of seafarers
RMT General Secretary, Mick Cash said; “The shipping industry says it is seeking a level commercial playing field but today’s figures again show that UK seafarers continue to face unfair competition from low cost labour. We must end shipowners’ use...
Region: National
Tagged with: Seafarers, Shipping, P&O Ferries, DFDS, Stena Line, Condor Ferries, RFA, Royal Fleet Auxiliary, Ratings
On Armistice Day RMT remembers RFA sacrifice
RMT General Secretary Mick Cash said:
"Today we remember all those who have lost their lives in conflicts around the globe and as a maritime trade union we particularly remember the brave men and women of the Merchant Navy and...
Region: National
Tagged with: merchant navy, royal fleet auxiliary, rfa, armistice day,
RMT brings Royal Fleet Auxiliary pay fight to TUC
RFA staff have been excluded from the inflation-proofing of wages that has been offered to other forces personnel and instead have been confronted by an imposed award that would mean a real terms cut in standards of living for brave...
Region: National
Tagged with: rfa, royal fleet auxiliary, fair pay, low pay, maritime
RMT flies the Red Ensign to celebrate Merchant Navy Day
Merchant seafarer union RMT today flew the Red Ensign, the flag of the UK Merchant Navy from Maritime House in London and Regional Offices across the country in celebration of the importance of Merchant Navy Day.
RMT General Secretary, Mick...
Region: National
Tagged with: merchant navy, red ensign, merchant navy day, rfa
RMT writes to Government to demand urgent meeting over RFA
Maritime union RMT today wrote to Government minister Tobias Ellwood demanding an urgent meeting over the Royal Fleet Auxiliary (RFA) pay dispute after it was confirmed that additional resources from the navy supplies lifeline are to be deployed in the...
Region: National
Tagged with: rfa, royal fleet auxiliary, fair pay for rfa, royal navy, pay
RMT calls on Government to settle RFA dispute
Maritime union RMT today called on the Government to ensure a speedy resolution to the Royal Fleet Auxiliary (RFA) pay dispute after it confirmed that additional resources from the navy supplies lifeline are to be deployed in the Gulf in...
Region: National
Tagged with: royal fleet auxiliary, rfa, royal navy, fair pay for rfa
RMT demands urgent action on Fair Pay for RFA
Maritime union RMT today demanded action from the Government in an on-going pay dispute involving workers at the Royal Navy supplies lifeline - the Royal Fleet Auxiliary - after it was reported this morning that they are planning to raise rates for...
Region: National
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RMT protest at Parliament tomorrow for "Fair Pay for RFA"
Maritime union RMT will be holding a parliamentary demonstration tomorrow in support of a programme of industrial action involving nearly 700 workers at the Royal Fleet Auxiliary – the Royal Navy supply lifeline – in a fight for pay justice.
The...
Region: National
Tagged with: RFA, Protest
RMT confirms RFA protest at Parliament next week
Maritime union RMT confirmed today that it will be holding a parliamentary demonstration next week in support of a programme of industrial action involving nearly 700 workers at the Royal Fleet Auxiliary – the Royal Navy supply lifeline – in a...
Region: National
Tagged with: rfa, royal fleet auxiliary, fair pay, low pay, maritime
RMT blasts Government over Royal Navy Lifeline workers
Maritime union RMT confirmed today that a programme of industrial action involving nearly 700 workers at the Royal Fleet Auxiliary – the Royal Navy supply lifeline – in a fight for pay justice goes ahead tomorrow.
RMT today accused the Tory...
Region: National
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RMT steps up demand for pay justice for RFA workers
On the Day of The Seafarer maritime union RMT has stepped up the demand for pay justice for nearly 700 workers at the Royal Fleet Auxiliary – the Royal Navy supply lifeline – who begin a campaign of industrial action next...
Region: National
Tagged with: rfa, royal fleet auxiliary, fair pay, low pay, maritime
RMT confirms action in fight for "fair pay for RFA"
Maritime union RMT confirmed today that it will be embarking upon a programme of industrial action involving nearly 700 workers at the Royal Fleet Auxiliary – the Royal Navy supply lifeline – in a fight for pay justice.
Despite repeated efforts...
Region: National
Tagged with: rfa, royal fleet auxiliary, fair pay, low pay, maritime
Workers vote for action in fight for "Fair Pay For RFA"
Despite repeated efforts by the union to reach a negotiated solution the employers have instead opted to impose a 1.5% increase, undermining the living standards of a crucial group of workers who have seen service in major trouble spots, including the...
Region: National
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RMT to ballot RFA workers
Maritime union RMT confirmed today that it has served notice and has begun the balloting process for industrial action involving nearly 700 workers at the Royal Fleet Auxiliary – the Royal Navy supply lifeline – in a fight for pay justice....
Region: National
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Unions step up fight to scrap the pay cap at the RFA
Maritime union RMT today welcomed the joint letter from trade unions representing Royal Fleet Auxiliary workers which calls on the Government to scrap the pay cap which has systematically undermined pay for the last seven years. In a letter...
Region: National
Tagged with: royal fleet auxiliary, rfa, pay cap, gavin williamson mp
RMT launches direct challenge to rail safety body
RAIL UNION RMT today launched a direct challenge to the rail safety body, the RSSB, to fundamentally review it’s conflicted position on Driver Only Operation and the danger to passengers at the Platform Train Interface after the organisation was forced...
Region: National
Tagged with: doo, driver only operation, platform train interface, pti, guards, conductors, southern rail, gtr, northern rail, arriva, abellio, greater anglia, merseyrail, south western railway, swr, first group
RMT on Government announcement on public sector pay
"Divide and rule will not deflect from the campaign to scrap the pay cap for all and that includes our members on the Royal Fleet Auxiliary down in the Caribbean dealing with the aftermath of Hurricane Irma. "With inflation now...
Region: National
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RMT demands lifting of public sector pay cap for RFA staff
Speaking at the TUC Congress in Brighton, where the public sector pay cap will be debated today, RMT General Secretary Mick Cash said; "RMT has nearly a thousand RFA members providing lifeline supply services to the navy and who have...
Region: National
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RMT demands an end to the public sector pay cap
RMT organises workers in the Royal Fleet Auxiliary, Tyne & Wear Metro and Orkney Ferries who have all seen their pay drop well behind inflation and consequent increases in the cost of living since the Tory-Lib Dem coalition embarked on...
Region: National
Tagged with: rfa, royal fleet auxilliary, tyne and wear metro, orkney ferries, public sector pay cap
RSSB report backs RMT warnings on platform danger
The annual report on rail safety, issued today by the RSSB, confirms RMT’s warnings about the growing threat to life and limb at the Platform/Train interface – exposing the nonsense of Government and train company plans to axe guards and...
Region: National
Tagged with: rssb, rmt, doo, driver only operation, pti, platform train interface
New figures confirm RMT warnings
New figures pulled out of Transport for London by a Freedom of Information request show that the number of passengers falling between the train and the platform has more than trebled in ten years with RMT laying the blame on...
Region: South East and Anglia
Tagged with: london underground, lul, tube, overcrowding, platform train interface
RFA union RMT prepares for action over pay and conditions
RFA UNION RMT confirmed today that its preparing for industrial action involving hundreds of staff across the Royal Fleet Auxiliary over an attack on pay and working conditions. Any campaign of action will involve all RFA members including those on...
Region: National
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RMT calls on Government to clarify RFA position
General Secretary Mick Cash said; "Throughout the morning Ministers and the media have reported that the Mount's Bay, the ship being deployed to assist in the migrant crisis, is a Royal Navy vessel when it is in fact part of...
Region: National
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RMT warns over threatened cuts to Royal Fleet Auxiliary
With speculation growing that civilian defence faces the prospect of the loss of up to 12,000 jobs from this afternoon’s Defence Review announcement, alongside a programme of privatisation, maritime union RMT, which represents staff across the Royal Navy supply lifeline, the...
Region: National
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Defence review raises prospect of over 600 jobs losses
Royal Fleet Auxiliary union RMT warned today that the Royal Navy’s supply line, the RFA, faces job reductions of over 600 as part of a 20,000 jobs cull at the MOD – along with the possibility of wholesale or part-privatisation.
RMT...
Region: National
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Industrial Action at Royal Fleet Auxiliary
• No cargo was unloaded by RMT members on-board Fort Austin and Gold Rover • Social functions on-board RFA Argus have been cancelled as members refused to serve and prepare food for a high profile visit • Fire exercises are...
Region: National
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Massive Vote for Industrial Action at Royal Fleet Auxiliary
The background to the current dispute is rooted in the managements attempt to bulldoze through major changes that would hit staff across the board. Following lengthy discussions between RMT and the Royal Fleet Auxiliary – the supply arm of the...
Region: National
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