NEW BANNER FOR CARLISLE

RMT helpline 0800 376 3706 :: july/august 2023 :: RMTnews 10 A new RMT branch banner was unveiled at Carlisle Cathedral in June with a traditional trade union design, replacing the two old National Union of Railwayman banners from the RMT's predecessor trade union. The new banner has been created by the renowned Durham Bannermakers who have created many banners for mining communities and progressive organisations. The old banners, which are thought to date from 1913 and 1926, were officially handed over to the Tullie House Museum and Art Gallery in the City for safe storage, restoration, conservation and eventual display. The RMT Fishburn Band led a march from Carlisle Citadel Station to Carlisle Cathedral with the new banner followed by some other RMT branch and regional council banners. RMT assistant general secretary John Leach, retiring regional organiser John Tilley NEW BANNER FOR CARLISLE New Carlisle banner blessed at Carlisle Cathedral at special dedication ceremony CEREMONY: RMT assistant general secretary John Leach and former GS Mick Cash take part in the blessing of the banner event