RMT helpline 0800 376 3706 :: september 2023 :: RMTnews 18 R MT assistant general secretary John Leach and Liverpool 5 branch secretary Billy Kimm made a 50-year member presentation to David Wiliams at the Adelphi hotel in Liverpool where he worked for many years. “It was absolute honour and privilege to meet and present David with membership award and badge from the national union and his branch clearly value and respect him for his long service,” John said. PICKET LINE WEDDING Manchester South Train Manager and RMT member Helen Paxton married ASLEF member Jay Davies surrounded by friends and family with many members in attendance from both Manchester South and Liverpool No5 branches 50 YEARS AWARD FOR DAVID Paul Cox A number of officers and activists have retired in recent months including the union’s South East regional organiser Paul Cox who served the union as a member of 40 years. North West regional organiser John Tilley retired as 43 years service and national maintenance council member Ray Marney retired after 31 years membership. RMT RETIREMENTS John Tilley Ray Marney