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Outsourced cleaners will take strike action on Merseyrail
Despite repeated attempts to negotiate, outsourcing firm Churchill Services has refused to put forward an acceptable offer, leaving workers no other option but to take strike action.
RMT General Secretary Eddie Dempsey said:
“Churchill must recognise that our members are...
Region: North West
Tagged with: RMT, Eddie Dempsey, Merseyrail, Churchill Services, Cleaners
RMT calls for Merseyrail to be taken into public ownership
In an answer to a question in parliament from Liverpool Labour MP Kim Johnson, the transport minister had previously confirmed that the mayor has the legal powers to take the service into public ownership.
RMT has pointed out that under...
Region: North West
Tagged with: RMT, Mick Lynch, Merseyrail,
Merseyrail hikes Grand National prices by 35%
Merseyrail is one of the wealthiest operators of trains in Britain, recently paying out dividends of £14.5 million.
Yet they have failed to insource cleaners on their stations despite the fact that would have only cost the company £100,000.
RMT...
Region: North West
Tagged with: RMT, Mick Lynch, Merseyrail, Grand National
Merseyrail cleaners to protest against outsourcing
The cleaners have fought a long-running campaign for fair pay and to be brought in house, winning support from across the City Region. Last year Seven MPs, the Mayor of Liverpool and councillors from Labour, Lib Dems, Greens and Tories...
Region: National
Tagged with: Merseyrail Cleaners, Protest
RMT secures 7% pay rise on Merseyrail
The train operator which is owned jointly by Serco and Abellio agreed the deal on a no strings attached basis.
Alongside Merseyrail, RMT has won pay deals on London Underground of 8.4pc, MTR Crossrail 8.2pc and 9.25pc on the Docklands...
Region: North West
Tagged with: Merseyrail, Pay Rise, Serco, Abellio, Rail Union, RMT,
Merseyrail guards agree historic deal securing 220 jobs
It means the new class of train can be rolled out and the role of the train manager has been protected for the long term future.
RMT general secretary Mick Lynch said: “We congratulate the dogged determination of our members...
Region: North West
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