KEEP THE POLITICAL FUND

RMT helpline 0800 376 3706 :: september/october 2024 :: RMTnews 11 The union has had a busy period recently meeting Ministers from the incoming Labour government, including the Secretary of State for Transport and the rail minister, the shipping minister, the bus minister and the Secretary of State for Energy and Net Zero. The government had also announced important measures in the Kings Speech which will directly impact on RMT members, including the New Deal for Workers, the scrapping of Strike Minimum Service levels legislation, extending public ownership of the railways and greater public control of buses. “Years of RMT campaigning on these issues, including by our rank-and-file members, has helped achieve progress but we have massive challenges ahead. “These include making sure we have sufficient investment in our transport and energy sectors, public ownership of all public transport, defending and improving jobs and conditions , repealing all anti- union legislation, ending outsourcing and introducing strong employment rights for all workers, especially after the P&O Ferries scandal. “If we are to keep campaigning effectively in these areas members need to Vote YES in the forthcoming RMT Political Fund ballot. “Remember the ballot is not about political parties, RMT is not affiliated to any political party, or if you pay into the Political Fund. You are voting on the basic right for the union to keep the Political Fund so we can keep campaigning on your behalf. VOTE YES!” Show your support for the union. Go to the RMT webshop on the RMT web site for more details. Promote your branch, region and the union - call Pellacraft on 01623 636 602 if you have any queries. OFFICIAL RMT BRANDED MERCHANDISE KEEP THE POLITICAL FUND RMT general secretary Mick Lynch makes the case for voting for a Political Fund