KEEP CALMAC PUBLIC!

RMT helpline 0800 376 3706 :: may/june 2024 :: RMTnews 5 RMT has called on incoming SNP first minister John Swinney to tackle threats to the future of CalMac workers. RMT wants to see the next Clyde and Hebrides ferry services contract directly awarded to CalMac, which is the Scottish government’s preferred option at present. A direct award to CalMac must be delivered for the long-term stability and reliability of all public ferry services in Scotland. RMT general secretary Mick Lynch said that the new First Minister had an opportunity to settle the dispute on Scotrail and to deliver the commitment to the future of publicly owned CalMac ferry services in the west of Scotland. "Dealing with these issues will show what kind of Scotland John Swinney wants to build and that the Scottish government is committed to reaching negotiated settlements with unions for the mutual benefit of workers and passengers,” he said. R MT members at Scotrail have successfully retained the guard and all the responsibilities of the role on every train along the Barrhead and East Kilbride route following an overwhelming Yes vote for of strike action. Conductors will continue to dispatch trains, including full control of the doors on departure and perform their safety critical duties. The agreement meant that multiple days of planned strike action were called off. RMT general secretary Mick Lynch said that it was a significant win for members and a culmination of their steadfastness in putting on a strong set of strike days. “Our union's industrial strength and resolve has forced Scotrail and the Scottish government to be reasonable and allowed our representatives to secure a negotiated settlement,” he said. KEEP CALMAC PUBLIC! RMT calls on First Minister to support ferry workers in Scotland GUARDS WIN AT SCOTRAIL KEEP IT PUBLIC: Delegates to Scottish TUC meeting in Dundee tell government to back Calmac