RMT helpline 0800 376 3706 :: september 2015 :: RMTnews 19 or call the helpline on freephone 0800 376 3706 Visit www.rmt.org.uk to join online JOIN RMT BRITAIN’S SPECIALIST TRANSPORT UNION Problems at work? Call the helpline (Now with two operators) Keep your RMT membership details up-to-date In the light of draconian anti-trade union laws that have been used against the union, members should keep their personal data up to date. It also important to note that in order to keep members informed your union requires your mobile telephone number and email address. Members can do this via the RMT website, telephone the RMT helpline above, or writing to the membership department at RMT head office, Chalton Street, London NW1 1JD. M erchant Navy Day on September 3 every year honours merchant seafarers past and present who are responsible for 95 per cent of the UK's imports, including half the food we eat. RMT flew the Red Ensign, the UK Merchant Navy's official flag, from its buildings including Unity and Maritime House and attended events up and down the country. RMT regional organiser Craig Johnston and North East Shipping and offshore branch Chair Larry Gaynor (right) laid a wreath at the Merchant Seafarers Memorial on the banks of the Tyne at South Shields. RMT MARKS MERCHANT NAVY DAY