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RMT Union @rmtunion.bsky.social · May 7

RMT is campaigning to make the Labour government’s promised ‘biggest wave of insourcing for a generation’ a reality for rail workers.
Help us to hold them to it.
✍️ Use the link below to write to your MP and sign our petition.
rmtunion.org/outsourcing

End Rail Outsourcing

Please write to your MP and urge them to sign Early Day Motion 63577 RMT is campaigning to make the Labour government’s promised ‘biggest wave of insourcing for a generation’ a reality for rail work...

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Andy McDonald MP @andymcdonaldmp.bsky.social · 4h

Today I joined @rmtunion.bsky.social protesting government changes to the Skilled Worker visa scheme which threatens the future of transport staff.

The change also threatens many workers on Teesside including those in our NHS services who I met recently.

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Kim Johnson MP @kimjohnsonmp.bsky.social · 5h

Great show of solidarity with @rmtunion.bsky.social today ✊🏽

These unnecessary changes to the Skilled Worker visa will have a devastating impact - threatening job security, livelihoods & creating gaps in the workforce.

Hundreds of rail and Tube staff are at risk. This must be stopped immediately.

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University and College Union (UCU) @ucu.org.uk · 4h

“You’re not paid according to the value you bring you’re paid according to the strength of your union. Use your industrial strength, or you’ll be taken for granted.”

✊ Powerful words from @rmtunion.bsky.social Eddie Dempsey on last night’s UCU Live. Thank you for the solidarity

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Caroline Russell @carolinerussell.bsky.social · 4h

Today I stood with @rmtunion.bsky.social members outside Parliament to oppose the Government’s cruel Skilled Visa changes.

I've spoken with TfL workers facing deportation in weeks, this is a disgrace!

Solidarity with all the workers fighting this injustice.

Caroline and Carl’s Denyer talking with TfL workers affected by the sudden visa changes.

Caroline and Carla Denyer listening to speeches at RMT rally for workers affected by skilled worker visa changes.

Saying goodbye to workers before rushing to city hall.

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RMT Union @rmtunion.bsky.social · 6h

When our predecessors helped to found the Labour party it was to give working people a voice in Parliament.
Shouldn't Labour now at least consult with trade unions before imposing sudden Skilled Worker visa changes that put transport staff at risk of losing their jobs?

RMT General Secretary, Eddie Dempsey speaks into a microphone in front of a crowd holding a banner protesting against sacking and deportation of workers.

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RMT Union @rmtunion.bsky.social · 7h

RMT General Secretary, Eddie Dempsey:
"Our members joined the rail industry in good faith, with the clear understanding they could build their futures here."
Should the government pause changes to Skilled Workers visas so a full consultation can take place?
Let us know your thoughts.

Protesters holding banners and flags advocating against sackings and deportations at a public rally near a monument.

RMT Union @rmtunion.bsky.social · 8h

RMT General Secretary, Eddie Dempsey addressing a rally outside Parliament today against government changes to the Skilled Worker visa scheme which put the jobs and futures of hundreds of rail and Tube staff at risk.

Protesters gathered near a statue holding banners and signs advocating for workers' rights and opposing sackings and deportations.

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The National Union of Journalists @nujofficial.bsky.social · 11h

Solidarity with @rmtunion.bsky.social members defending rail and tube workers' right to stay.

www.rmt.org.uk/news/demonst...

Demonstration at Parliament against government work visa changes

Rail union RMT, will be holding a demonstration at Old Palace Yard, Westminster against government changes to the Skilled Worker visa scheme which put the jobs and futures of hundreds of rail and Tub...

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RMT Union @rmtunion.bsky.social · 1d

Demonstration at Parliament against government work visa changes

RMT will be holding a demonstration at Old Palace Yard, Westminster against government changes to the Skilled Worker visa scheme which put the jobs and futures of hundreds of rail and Tube staff at risk.
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Demonstration at Parliament against government work visa changes

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RMT Union @rmtunion.bsky.social · 1d

🚨 UNION WIN 🚨
RMT calls off strike ballot at Wightlink after company withdraws redundancy threats
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RMT calls off strike ballot at Wightlink after company withdraws redundancy threats

Maritime union RMT, has cancelled its industrial action ballot at Wightlink after the company made several concessions.

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RMT Union @rmtunion.bsky.social · 1d

RMT Regional Organiser, Kathy Mazur with Nathan Shickle, London & Anglia Region Membership Officer, at Unity House prior to today's recruiting event at King’s Cross and Euston for Mitie Cleaning members.
#JoinRMT

Two people stand indoors holding RMT union promotional materials in front of a stained glass window depicting trains and a tunnel.

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RMT Union @rmtunion.bsky.social · 2d

RMT Assistant General Secretary, Daren Ireland and Yorkshire and Lincolnshire Regional Organiser, Gaz Jackson in attendance at Hull Rail branch tonight ✊
#JoinRMT

Group of people standing indoors holding a green RMT Hull Rail Branch flag with a bridge and crown emblem against a brick wall background.

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RMT Union @rmtunion.bsky.social · 2d

RMT Health and Safety reps, Tony Bowers and Charles Fisher at Network Rail's Kent Route Safety and Wellbeing event in Bromley today.
Our union's history is steeped in the fight to protect the health and safety of workers and the tireless work of our Health & Safety reps should be applauded.
#JoinRMT

Two men shaking hands behind a table covered with RMT union pamphlets, brochures, and green lanyards in a meeting room.

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RMT Union @rmtunion.bsky.social · 2d

RMT to ballot Eurostar staff for strike action

Rail union RMT, will ballot Eurostar members for strike action in a row over safety and conditions at work.
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RMT to ballot Eurostar staff for strike action

Rail union RMT, will ballot Eurostar members for strike action in a row over safety and conditions at work.

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RMT Union @rmtunion.bsky.social · 2d

Defend RMT members’ right to stay
📢 Demonstration outside Parliament
Old Palace Yard, SW1P 3JY
📅 Wednesday 15th October at 1pm
Please join us

Poster advertising RMT demo on Wednesday October 15, 2025 at 1pm

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RMT Union @rmtunion.bsky.social · 4d

RMT welcomes Greater Anglia into public ownership

Rail union RMT, has welcomed Greater Anglia returning to public ownership this Sunday and hailed a breakthrough agreement with the company that brings previously outsourced staff back in-house.
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RMT welcomes Greater Anglia into public ownership

Rail union RMT, has welcomed Greater Anglia returning to public ownership this Sunday and hailed a breakthrough agreement with the company that brings previously outsourced staff back in-house.

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RMT Union @rmtunion.bsky.social · 5d

RMT Regional Organiser, Kathy Mazur and National Executive Committee Member, Primrose Jeanton at St. Pancras Branch to discuss mapping, recruitment, retention and getting into areas that we haven't yet reached.
Visits have been mapped out for the rest of the year across the region.
#JoinRMT

Group of nine RMT members posing indoors around tables with framed pictures and string lights on the wall behind them.

RMT Union @rmtunion.bsky.social · 5d

Video message for all offshore and energy support services members from RMT National Secretary Darren Procter, updating you on the fight to end poverty pay, stop exploitation, tackle skills shortages and secure quality union jobs in the transition to renewables.
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National Secretary's message for offshore workers

YouTube video by RMTtelevision

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RMT Union @rmtunion.bsky.social · 5d

Please help RMT to stop assaults against transport workers:
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Action Against Assaults - Take Action

YouTube video by RMTtelevision

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RMT Union @rmtunion.bsky.social · 5d

Action Against Assaults
✍️ Please write to your MP to ask them to support stronger legal protections for transport workers:
rmtunion.org/3KIN8OL

Action Against Assaults – Demand stronger legal protections for public transport workers

RMT’s Action Against Assaults campaign aiming to tackle the unacceptable extent of violence and abuse faced by public transport workers. As part of the campaign, we are seeking stronger legal protec...

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RMT Union @rmtunion.bsky.social · 6d

RMT National Secretary, Darren Procter and Stena Convenor, Michael Hobson on a shipboard visit upon the Stena Brittanica today.
Don't go to sea without RMT
#JoinRMT

Group of diverse workers in uniforms and casual clothes gathered in a break room with wooden tables and blue chairs.

RMT Union @rmtunion.bsky.social · 6d

RMT welcomes Mayor’s call to pause visa changes affecting rail workers
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RMT welcomes Mayor’s call to pause visa changes affecting rail workers

Transport union RMT today welcomed the intervention by the Mayor of London, Sadiq Khan, in calling for an urgent pause to damaging government changes to the Skilled Worker visa scheme which threaten t...

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RMT Union @rmtunion.bsky.social · 6d

RMT National Secretary, Darren Procter with recently elected Stena Brittanica equality rep Susie Bowes.
Don't go to sea without RMT
#JoinRMT

A woman in a maritime uniform with a red tie stands next to a man wearing a blazer and jeans inside a modern wooden interior space.

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RMT Union @rmtunion.bsky.social · 6d

RMT National Secretary, Darren Procter visiting Deep-Sea RMT members onboard the British Antarctic Survey vessel Sir David Attenborough in Harwich yesterday.
Don’t go to sea without RMT.
#JoinRMT

Two men wearing high-visibility vests stand on a dock beside the large red ship named Sir David Attenborough at night.

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RMT Union @rmtunion.bsky.social · 7d

Body-worn cameras 'not big fix', rail union warns
RMT Senior Assistant General Secretary John Leach said passengers wanted "trained railway people, not enforcers who turn up with body cameras".
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

Body-worn cameras 'not big fix', rail union warns

Train companies have introduced body worn-cameras following a rise in assaults against staff.

www.bbc.co.uk

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