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The official account of the National Union of Rail, Maritime and Transport Workers (RMT) Britain's specialist transport union

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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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RMT Union @rmtunion.bsky.social · 16h

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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RMT Union @rmtunion.bsky.social · 17h

RMT NEC member, Primrose Jeanton and Regional Organiser, Kathy Mazur attending a fantastic annual Black History Month event at Euston organised by RMT members.

Three women stand together in front of a colourful balloon arch featuring red, yellow, green, and black balloons arranged in clusters.

RMT Union @rmtunion.bsky.social · 17h

RMT members working on the revenue and gateline contract for Northern Trains and employed by Carlisle Support Services are taking industrial action today for pay justice.
📸 Neil Terry - Manchester

Group of protesters holding a large green banner demanding fair pay at Carlisle Support Services with raised fists in front of a building.

Group of protesters holding signs demanding fair pay at Carlisle Support Services on a city street.

Group of protesters holding red Unite the Union and RMT flags outside a building, advocating for fair pay at Carlisle Support Services.

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RMT Union @rmtunion.bsky.social · 19h

Fair Pay at Carlisle Support Services 🪧
RMT mass picket in Manchester in support of pay justice for Northern Trains’ revenue and gateline workers.
Great to see support from FBU, Unison and Manchester Trades Council at this mornings picket.

Group of protesters holding a green banner demanding fair pay at Carlisle Support Services outside a brick building on a city street.

Group of protesters holding red RMT flags and signs demanding fair pay at Carlisle Support Services on a city street.

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RMT Union @rmtunion.bsky.social · 23h

Carlisle support services strike continues for second day on Northern contract

RMT members working for Carlisle Support Services on the Northern Trains’ revenue and gateline contract are taking their second day of strike action today.
rmtunion.org/3VUTNYE

Carlisle support services strike continues for second day on Northern contract

RMT members working for Carlisle Support Services on the Northern trains’ revenue and gateline contract are taking their second day of strike action today.

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RMT Union @rmtunion.bsky.social · 1d

Fair Pay at Carlisle Support Services 🪧
RMT picket line at Bolton station this morning

Five RMT members wearing orange safety vests hold signs demanding fair pay at Carlisle Support Services during a street protest.

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RMT Union @rmtunion.bsky.social · 3d

RMT Avanti West Coast members on the picket line at Euston station today.

Group of people standing outside a modern building holding RMT union banners and official picket signs during a protest.

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RMT Union @rmtunion.bsky.social · 4d

Long-service awards at our Exeter Rail branch
South West Regional Organiser, Dave Goard presenting Network Rail member Jon Stone with his 40 year award. 🎉
Jon received his award alongside Micheal Webb, Grace Dunn, John Stocks, Chris Oram, Simon Sayer and Rob Pym
👏 Congratulations to all

Two men shaking hands indoors as one presents a medal in a small open case during an award ceremony.

Seven RMT members stand closely together in a casual indoor setting with a dartboard on the wall behind them.

RMT Union @rmtunion.bsky.social · 5d

At Chester branch yesterday, RMT Assistant General Secretary, Daren Ireland awards a 25 year service badge to Ray Moulton and a long service award to Mark Harber. 👏

Two men stand in front of a colorful Chester RMT union banner inside a room with wooden doors and a table covered in papers and glasses.

Two men stand in front of a colorful banner for the National Union of Rail Maritime Transport Workers Chester branch inside a wood-paneled room.

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RMT Union @rmtunion.bsky.social · 5d

🎉 Congratulations to RMT member Fred Harding on his retirement, having served for 50 years at Neasden depot.
"If I can tell you to do one thing, it's to join the RMT", said Fred.
#JoinRMT

Group of RMT members gathered indoors, one holding a glass of beer and another presenting a boxed gift with two wrapped items inside.

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RMT Union @rmtunion.bsky.social · 5d

Great to see so many people at our highly productive #EndRailOutsourcing rally in Liverpool today, with Ian Byrne MP

Group of people raising fists in solidarity in front of a banner advocating for better jobs and ending rail outsourcing.

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RMT Union @rmtunion.bsky.social · 5d

📰 RMT calls for Underground cleaning contract to end:
www.railnews.co.uk/news/2025/10...

RMT calls for Underground cleaning contract to end

The RMT is calling on Transport for London not to renew a £700 million cleaning contract which involves more than 2000 staff. The union claims t...

www.railnews.co.uk

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RMT Union @rmtunion.bsky.social · 6d

RMT calls for halt on £700m Tube cleaning contract tender after legal advice reveals Mayor may have been misled
RMT has written to the Mayor of London demanding the immediate suspension of the procurement process for the pan-TfL cleaning contract.
https://rmtunion.org/430WNX8

RMT calls for halt on £700m Tube cleaning contract tender

Legal advice reveals Mayor may have been misled

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RMT Union @rmtunion.bsky.social · 6d

RMT has today unequivocally condemned the terrorist attack against a Manchester Synagogue.
Read our statement here
https://rmtunion.org/4pMbUgZ

Manchester synagogue attack statement

RMT has today unequivocally condemned the terrorist attack against a Manchester Synagogue.

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RMT Union @rmtunion.bsky.social · 6d

Defend RMT members’ right to stay - Join our demo
🪧 Demonstration outside Parliament
📅 Wednesday 15th October
⏰ 1pm
RMT is continuing its campaign against the Government’s recent unfair and arbitrary changes to the Skilled Worker Visa rules which impact a number of RMT members.

Group of RMT members in Liverpool holding a large banner demanding no sackings, no deportations, and defending workers' rights to stay.

RMT Union @rmtunion.bsky.social · 6d

RMT is hosting a mass meeting for outsourced workers in Liverpool tomorrow, October 3, 2025. 14:00 - 15:00
📢 Speakers
Eddie Dempsey - RMT General Secretary
Steve Shaw NW Regional Organiser
Ian Byrne MP

Help us #EndRailOutsourcing

Poster advertising an RMT mass meeting on October 3rd from 14:00 to 15:00 at Denbigh Castle Public House in Liverpool, focusing on ending rail outsourcing.

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RMT Union @rmtunion.bsky.social · 6d

It’s Black History Month, so what a perfect time to reshare this article detailing the fascinating history of Charles Cornell.
https://open.substack.com/pub/rmtunion/p/never-wrong-cornell?r=13n334&utm_campaign=post&utm_medium=web&showWelcomeOnShare=true

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RMT Union @rmtunion.bsky.social · 7d

RMT National Secretary, Darren Procter on a shipboard visit tonight with RMT members onboard the Stena Superfast 8, which operates between Belfast and Loch Ryan port.
#JoinRMT

Six men standing indoors on a polished wooden floor, dressed in uniforms and casual clothing, with a modern lounge area in the background.

RMT Union @rmtunion.bsky.social · 9d

Improved pay offer for tube workers

TUBE union RMT received an improved offer from London Underground today following successful strike action earlier this month.
https://rmtunion.org/48GuHUN

Improved pay offer for tube workers

TUBE union RMT received an improved offer from London Underground today following successful strike action earlier this month.

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RMT Union @rmtunion.bsky.social · 9d

RMT Assistant General Secretary, Daren Ireland handing out long service awards at a presentation at our Mid Cornwall Rail Branch in Truro yesterday.
👏 Congratulations to our members who received a 40 and a 25 year award

Two people shaking hands inside a cozy pub with a bar stocked with bottles and taps in the background.

Group of people gathered inside a cozy pub with stained glass windows and warm lighting, some holding papers and drinks.

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RMT Union @rmtunion.bsky.social · 10d

Is Labour delivering on public transport?
RMT General Secretary Eddie Dempsey kicks off the debate at our packed out, standing-room only fringe meeting at Labour conference in Liverpool.
Thanks to a great panel of speakers and our local RMT branches for a fantastic display of union banners. #Lab25

Panel of six people seated at a long table with microphones and water bottles, surrounded by colorful Liverpool and RMT union banners on the walls.

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RMT Union @rmtunion.bsky.social · 10d

Labour conference in Liverpool.
RMT is joined by other unions, Labour Party delegates and Kim Johnson MP today to protest against rail and tube workers facing deportation under the government’s new immigration rules.
#Lab25

Group of protesters holding a large banner in Liverpool demanding no sackings or deportations and defending workers' rights.

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RMT Union @rmtunion.bsky.social · 12d

Join our mass meeting for outsourced workers:
RMT mass meeting of outsourced workers in Liverpool on Friday, October 3.
📢 Eddie Dempsey
Steve Shaw
Ian Byrne MP
Help us #EndRailOutsourcing

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RMT Union @rmtunion.bsky.social · 12d

RMT Regional Organiser Kathy Mazur and Greater Anglia representatives paid a visit to the Rock in Romford today, to speak RMT members and to urge non-members to join our great Union.
#JoinRMT

Seven people standing indoors near large windows with vertical blinds, all wearing ID badges on orange lanyards around their necks.

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RMT Union @rmtunion.bsky.social · 12d

Is Labour delivering on public transport?
RMT fringe meeting at Labour Party Conference
📢 Kim Johnson MP
Eddie Dempsey
Maryam Eslamdoust
Mick Whelan
Marcus Johns
📅 September 28, 2025
⏰ 12:30 - 2:00 pm

RMT fringe meeting at Labour Party Conference discussing if Labour is delivering on public transport, held Sunday 28 September at Hilton Hotel Liverpool.

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