LARGEST EVER ON-LINE STRIKE RALLY

RMT helpline 0800 376 3706 :: may 2022 :: RMTnews 14 Thousands logged on to the union’s website or on Facebook to join RMT’s first ever mass rally as ballot papers were delivered to members’ doors for industrial action. Over 300 members also volunteered during the rally to take part in peer-to-peer texting sessions to get the message out on the need to vote. Over 40,000 railway workers on Network Rail and 16 train operating companies (TOCs) are being balloted for strike action in what is potentially the biggest rail strike in modern history. Network Rail intends to cut at least 2,500 safety critical maintenance jobs as part of a £2 billion reduction in spending on the network. Staff on the TOCs have been subject to pay freezes, threats to jobs and attacks on their terms and conditions. The ballot opened April 26 and closes May 24. RMT general secretary Mick Lynch explained in detail about the background to the dispute, what the companies are planning in terms of attacks on your jobs, pay and conditions and what the union is doing to deliver the mandate to allow members to take action to fight off these attacks. RMT senior assistant general secretary Eddie Dempsey covered the union’s strategy for getting the vote out and specifically what you can all do to deliver the strong mandate that RMT needs. There was also time for questions from members, reps and activists. A comprehensive ballot frequently asked questions document has also been produced and is available on the RMT LARGEST EVER ON-LINE STRIKE RALLY Thousands join on-line rally to get the vote out for strike action against the pay freeze and massive job cuts Mick Lynch addresses the rally