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RMT helpline 0800 376 3706 :: july/august 2026 :: RMTnews 30 Send entries to Prize Crossword, RMT, Unity House, 39 Chalton Street, London NWI IJD by August 24, 2026 with your name and address. Last month’s winner is John Payne, Southend. Please supply bank account details and sort code to receive your prize quickly. Last month’s solution... ACROSS 1 Magnifier (10) 8 Cleanliness (7) 9 Flamboyance (5) 10 Banishment (5) 11 Specimen (7) 12 Error (3-3) 14 Earnest (6) 16 Compress (7) 17 Appliance (5) 19 Dance (5) 20 On that (7) 21 Replicable (10) DOWN 1 Pomposity (10) 2 Pancake (5) 3 Egg dish (6) 4 Reduce to ashes (7) 5 Thermoplastic material (13) 6 Footwear (4) 7 Authenticate (6) 12 Cut in half (6) 13 Control (7) 15 Group of six (6) 17 A swat (5) 18 Hindu princess (4) £100 PRIZE CROSSWORD LEGAL SUPPORT FOR RMT MEMBERS AT EMPLOYMENT TRIBUNALS If you are experiencing difficulties in the workplace and need advice regarding a potential employment tribunal claim contact the union. In the first instance, ensure that you contact your local RMT Representatives or Regional Organiser. Then complete an L2 – Request for Legal Assistance (available on-line) and send it to your Regional Office with all supporting documentation. RMT’s legal department deals with virtually all cases from assessment to the case’s conclusion at a tribunal for members across England and Wales. The legal department has also submitted claims to Employment Appeal Tribunals. The in-house legal department is now firmly established and employs four solicitors and continues to advise and support members in their work-related criminal cases in the Magistrates Court. This often involves defending members against false allegations made by the public of assault, false allegations of theft and alleged driving offences. Furthermore, it continues to offer tailored advice and support for bus and taxi drivers, in respect of their licensing issues, licensing appeals before the Magistrates Court, driving offences, and in respect of appearances before Traffic Commissioners. The In-house legal department continues to strive to deliver a first-class service to all of members. They are committed to provide a strong service to assist the union through the ever-changing legal landscape and their successes have grown yearly. Your Free legal service covers: • Employment Law – provided by the RMT Legal Department • Access to Personal Injury Lawyers – where 100 per cent of compensation is kept by members. • Access to a basic will service. • Access to special terms for conveyancing, probate, powers of attorney. • Access to special terms for family law related matters. The contact number for the legal department is 020 7084 7260 or go on-line to rmt.org.uk/about/legal-services/