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RMT helpline 0800 376 3706 :: february 2020 :: RMTnews 28 David O'Donnell of Fife and District branch reports on a course dealing with cancer in the workplace The Equality Act 2010 plays a major part in having cancer or being diagnosed and treated as it contains a legal right for victims and carers who are working to make reasonable adjustments at work. A recent RMT workshop at RMT’s Glasgow office with tutor Mary Jane dealt with one of the scenarios such as representing a member in the workplace on a personal level and in support with meeting management which stimulated some interesting and varying views of previous experiences. Participants rounded off the course by looking at the effects of austerity, politics and RMT policy which they found very educational. I am sure I speak on behalf of the other delegates who attended that we all thoroughly enjoyed the course and would like to think that there will be a big uptake from everyone who would like to find out more about this very important subject. R MT in Scotland has been campaigning across the rail infrastructure companies in Scotland to recruit and organise this vitally important sector and to ensure the bosses attempts to drive down conditions and pay are resisted. RMT regional organiser Gordon Martin said that due to the efforts of the union there had been an upturn in membership at a number of companies. “We are also on the verge of securing a voluntary recognition agreement with Story Plant. “The campaign will continue in 2020 with a number of renewals and enhancement sites already identified for visits by the campaign team as well as some good progress being made at the Rail Systems Alliance Scotland, Story Plant and other companies,” he said. R MT activist Steve Loeber of Colchester and Direct branch and Chelmsford and District Trade Unions Council attended career events at schools and colleagues in the Chelmsford area recently to promote the benefits of trade union membership. R MT national secretary Darren Proctor met with shipboard reps John Foley, Petrina Cadman and Karlson Lingwood recently onboard Stena’s new vessel the Stena Estrid to discuss members concerns. J ohn Smith Crianlarich P-way section manager receiving his 40 year award from Ronald Wegner Fort William branch Secretary. FIGHTING CANCER IN SCOTLAND INFRASTRUCTURE CAMPAIGN IN SCOTLAND STENA VISIT FORT WILLIAM AWARD I HEART UNIONS