BIGGEST STRIKE ACTION FOR A GENERATION

4 RMT helpline 0800 376 3706 :: july/august 2022 :: RMTnews RMT members working on London Underground, Network Rail and train operating companies took strike action last month generating a huge outpouring of public support. Over 50,000 members struck over a multi-year pay freeze and a lack of job security, with Network Rail and the train operating companies threatening thousands of compulsory redundancies. Network Rail and train operating companies members took three days of action and tube workers took 24-hour action as London Underground members voted overwhelmingly for a new strike mandate. Members at Govia Thameslink Railway have also voted for renewed strike action in another ballot beating the thresholds introduced by Tory anti-union laws. RMT general secretary Mick Lynch said that members were leading the way in standing up for all working people trying to get a pay rise and some job security. "In a modern economy, workers need to be properly rewarded for their work, enjoy good conditions and have the peace of mind that their job will not be taken away from them. "Grant Shapps needs to get in the room or get out of the way so we can negotiate with these companies who we have successfully struck dozens of deals with previously. "What we cannot accept is thousands of railway workers being thrown on the scrapheap after being praised as heroes during Covid. "RMT will continue its industrial campaign until a negotiated settlement is reached,” he said. Talks continue with Network Rail and the train operating companies and scheduled strike action remains on. “Claims made by the rail industry that support for our strike is waning are a fallacy. “The people who turned up for work were managers and contractors, who were not balloted, in a vain attempt to break the strike. “Despite attempts to undermine our action, the rail network barely ran any services and many of those were delayed on a tiny timetable. “Without the work of RMT members, the railway network cannot run in this country. “And we will take further effective strike action if a negotiated settlement on pay, and job security cannot be reached,” Mick said. BIGGEST STRIKE ACTION FOR A GENERATION Majority of RMT members take strike action against low pay, job cuts and attacks on terms and conditions and pensions Former miner's leader Arthur Scargill joins the picket line