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RMT National Secretary, Darren Procter visiting members working for City Cruises, with an early meeting of Captains and Mates, followed by meeting cabin staff and pier staff along with our elected representatives to discuss industrial issues, improved organising and initiating workplace debates.

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RMT Union @rmtunion.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

✊ Striking rail workers have a message for the Government: Insource Now!

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RMT Union @rmtunion.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

Strike action called at Chiltern against driver-only operation RAIL union RMT announced strike action today (September 29) on Chiltern Railways after members voted overwhelmingly for industrial action against driver-only operation (DOO) planned for East West Rail services. rmtunion.org/3Twa88n

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Strike action called at Chiltern against driver-only operation

RAIL union RMT announced strike action today (September 29) on Chiltern Railways after members voted overwhelmingly for industrial action against driver-only operation (DOO) planned for East West Rail...

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RMT Union @rmtunion.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

RMT National Secretary, Darren Procter with reps and crew members at City Cruises on the Thames today as part of our organising in the Docks, Ports and Waterways sector.

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RMT Union @rmtunion.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

📰 The RMT’s general secretary, Eddie Dempsey, said Roscos were “sucking much-needed money out of the railways and into offshore bank accounts”, adding: “This should be the start of a process of winding up the rolling stock racket once and for all.” rmtunion.org/4hBXa0Z

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Avanti West Coast to be renationalised in March as ministers float public ownership of new trains

Andy Burnham hails nationalisation of much-criticised service between London, Birmingham and Glasgow

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RMT Union @rmtunion.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

RMT Organiser John Hay and Glasgow 5 Branch Secretary Craig Bowers at the RMT Insource Now demonstration outside the Labour Party Conference in Liverpool. #InsourceNow

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RMT Union @rmtunion.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

Avanti nationalisation should not leave outsourced workers behind Rail union RMT demanded today that Avanti West Coast outsourced staff be bought into direct employment after the government announced the train company will be brought under public ownership by next March. rmtunion.org/3Vhc0CB

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Avanti nationalisation should not leave outsourced workers behind, says RMT

Rail union RMT demanded today (September 28) that Avanti West Coast outsourced staff be bought into direct employment after the government announced the train company will be brought under public owne...

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RMT Union @rmtunion.bsky.social · 27/09/2026

One week to go. Come and join us next Sunday, October 4, 2026, to commemorate the 90th anniversary of the Battle of Cable Street.

Poster inviting to the 90th anniversary of the Battle of Cable Street on October 4, 2026, with event details and historical context.

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RMT Union @rmtunion.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

Striking outsourced rail workers to take battle to Labour Party conference RAIL union RMT will hold protests outside Labour Party conference meeting in Liverpool on Sept 28 with striking outsourced rail workers to highlight low pay and calling for them to be taken in-house. rmtunion.org/4dzBlhi

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Striking outsourced rail workers to take battle to Labour Party conference

RAIL union RMT will hold protests outside Labour Party conference meeting in Liverpool on Monday September 28 with striking outsourced rail workers to highlight low pay and calling for them to be take...

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RMT Union @rmtunion.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

Are you an RMT member in the docks, ports or waterways? We want YOU to get active in your union.

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RMT Union @rmtunion.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

RMT National Secretary, Darren Procter and Stena Port Holyhead lead representative Colin Griffiths meeting with call centre clerical staff following the signing of an extended recognition agreement covering all clerical staff across all Stena Line ports

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RMT Union @rmtunion.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

RMT National Secretary, Darren Procter pictured onboard the Stena Adventurer with long-term member, and former shipmate, Gary Parkin during today's visit onboard the vessel between Dublin and Holyhead.

Two men pose for a photograph in a kitchen

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RMT Union @rmtunion.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

RMT members who work for outsourcing companies out and about today on a London Transport recruiting and insourcing campaigning day. #InsourceNow

Group of diverse activists holding a green RMT flag outside Green Park Station, some raising fists in solidarity.

Five diverse individuals stand together in a subway station, one holding a shirt that reads 'Public Services, Not Private Profits.'

Two people standing in front of a green door on a brick building, each holding a green booklet and smiling at the camera.

Five workers in orange safety vests seated around a conference table in a meeting room with large windows showing an outdoor view.

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RMT Union @rmtunion.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

RMT calls for action as rail assaults reach record high RAIL union RMT called for action against assaults today (September 24) after the latest figures revealed a 12 per cent increase of violence and abuse against rail workers. rmtunion.org/4rNCp7r

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RMT calls for action as rail assaults reach record high

RAIL union RMT called for action against assaults today (September 24) after the latest figures revealed a 12 per cent increase of violence and abuse against rail workers.

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RMT Union @rmtunion.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

The cost of outsourcing 💷 £129 billion estimated public spending on outsourced services in 2024/25. 📈 £6 billion estimated operating profits from those contracts in that year. 👷‍♀️ Approximately 1.12–1.32 million workers in publicly funded services outside direct public employment. #InsourceNow

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Common Wealth @cmmonwealth.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

We were told outsourcing would transform our public services. But the reality has been far from the pitch. Our new report, in collaboration with @unison.org.uk and @rmtunion.bsky.social, outlines why insourcing is needed across the public sector. www.common-wealth.org/publications...

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Back In-House: The Case for Ending Outsourcing

Government outsourcing has channelled public money into private profit, at the expense of workers’ rights, democratic accountability and service quality. Bringing services back in-house should be the ...

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RMT Union @rmtunion.bsky.social · 21/09/2026

No DOO protest on East West Rail RAIL union RMT held a demonstration outside Marylebone Station, London today against driver-only operation (DOO) on East West Rail services planned to be run by Chiltern Railways which has just come back under public ownership. rmtunion.org/3SZTKwW

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No DOO protest on East West Rail

RAIL union RMT held a demonstration outside Marylebone Station, London today against driver-only operation (DOO) on East West Rail services planned to be run by Chiltern Railways which has just come b...

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RMT Union @rmtunion.bsky.social · 21/09/2026

RMT will not accept the watering down of safety on the rail network. 🪧 No DOO on East West Rail protest at Marylebone today

Group of protesters holding banners and signs against driver-only operation on East West Rail outside Marylebone Station.

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RMT Union @rmtunion.bsky.social · 20/09/2026

Cable Street 90 Two weeks today; join with us to commemorate the 90th anniversary of the Battle of Cable Street. 📢 Speakers include RMT General Secretary, Eddie Dempsey

Poster announcing the 90th anniversary commemoration of the Battle of Cable Street on October 4, 2026, with event details and a mural image.

Historical poster commemorating the 1936 Battle of Cable Street, highlighting anti-fascist solidarity and upcoming 2026 anniversary events.

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RMT Union @rmtunion.bsky.social · 19/09/2026

RMT London & Anglia Regional Council 30th anniversary celebration with two ex general secretaries in attendance, Mick Cash and Mick Lynch 🎂

Four adults standing together inside a pub with Guinness-themed wall art and the phrase 'Lovely day for a GUINNESS' in the background.

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RMT Union @rmtunion.bsky.social · 19/09/2026

RMT long-service awards at Portsmouth Branch Last night, RMT National Secretary, Darren Procter and Wessex Regional Organiser, Geoff Kite were in attendance to present Portsmouth branch members with 10, 25 and 40 year long-service awards. 👏

A large group of men and women stand in a reception room in a line for a group photo.

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RMT Union @rmtunion.bsky.social · 18/09/2026

20+ years of RMT history is now searchable. 🔎 194 issues. 3,927 articles. 2004–2026. Search a workplace. Search a dispute. Search a campaign. Search a name. Dive into the new RMT News Archive: rmtunion.org/rmt-news-archive

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RMT Union @rmtunion.bsky.social · 18/09/2026

It’s great to see new Ports services trainees undertaking training at Harwich International Port signed up by RMT activists within the port and supported by Training co-ordinators. Its vital that we see investment in trainees and apprentices within the docks, ports and waterways industry.

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RMT Union @rmtunion.bsky.social · 16/09/2026

📹 "It's time to end the scourge of outsourcing and bring our people home." Eddie Dempsey's message for the Labour government about outsourcing from #TUC26

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Saul Staniforth @saulstaniforth.bsky.social · 16/09/2026

"Lets send a message to the far right.. when somebody is drowning you don't ask for the passport, you save them. That's solidarity, that's humanity & that's what this trade union movement stands for" David from the @rmtunion.bsky.social at #TUC26

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Saul Staniforth @saulstaniforth.bsky.social · 16/09/2026

@alexgordon4me.bsky.social from the @rmtunion.bsky.social speaking in favour of Wages not Weapons. Absolutely! #TUC26

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RMT Union @rmtunion.bsky.social · 15/09/2026

No driver-only operation on East West Rail protest RAIL union RMT will hold a demonstration outside Marylebone Station, London next Monday (September 21) at 9am against driver-only operation (DOO) on East West Rail services planned to be run by Chiltern Railways. rmtunion.org/4yxr4u6

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No driver-only operation on East West Rail protest

RAIL union RMT will hold a demonstration outside Marylebone Station, London next Monday (September 21) at 9am against driver-only operation (DOO) on East West Rail services planned to be run by Chilte...

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Andy McDonald MP @andymcdonaldmp.bsky.social · 15/09/2026

Pleased to be at @tuc.org.uk discussing the cost of living crisis and how to address it. Lots about wages, but also insourcing public services, ensuring they work for the benefit of users and the people delivering them. And lots of great ideas for govt to adopt. #Congress26

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Saul Staniforth @saulstaniforth.bsky.social · 15/09/2026

"Outsourcing is a racket.. we're here today to say the era of outsourcing is over. We're coming for the multinational companies who've been eating our public services alive.. they've created a 2 tier workforce.." @rmtunion.bsky.social's Eddie Dempsey at #TUC26 on the scourge of outsourcing.

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RMT Union @rmtunion.bsky.social · 15/09/2026

Dorset Rail Branch long-service awards. RMT Assistant General Secretary, Daren Ireland was delighted to hand out a retirement gift to former branch secretary, Pete Brown after 37 years as well as a 25 year award to Phil Edwins and a 10 year award to Fiona Adams 👏

Group of nine adults smiling and posing inside a cozy pub with 'BLUES ROCK' sign on the wall behind them.

Four men standing together smiling inside a cozy pub with wooden floors and stools around tables.

Two older men stand inside a rustic bar, one in a black blazer holding a wrapped gift, the other in a red polo and shorts looking at him.

Two people smiling and chatting inside a cozy wooden-floored pub with casual seating around them.

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RMT Union @rmtunion.bsky.social · 15/09/2026

The RMT delegates at #TUC26 are a happy, smily bunch! 😄

Group of diverse conference attendees seated at tables, smiling and engaging during a session in a large auditorium.

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RMT Union @rmtunion.bsky.social · 15/09/2026

“We’ve sold off all of our assets but kept all of the liabilities… our national debt is a limit on our democracy, we have given a veto to foreign capital, we have got to do something about that." RMT General Secretary Eddie Dempsey at #TUC26

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RMT Union @rmtunion.bsky.social · 14/09/2026

RMT General Secretary, Eddie Dempsey held a meeting today during TUC Congress in Brighton with Cuba's Trade Union Confederation Osnay Miguel Colina about the suffering caused by the crippling US blockade. Delegates are debating the issue on Wednesday morning.

Three men in suits hold signs reading 'End the siege on Cuba! No to US' at a solidarity event with Cuban-themed shirts and banners behind them.

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RMT Union @rmtunion.bsky.social · 14/09/2026

RMT Rhondda Branch with presentations to Tom Wallace on his retirement and to Katie Lewis to mark 25 years of RMT membership 🎂

Group of twelve people standing in a room with a dartboard on the wall behind them, smiling at the camera.

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Saul Staniforth @saulstaniforth.bsky.social · 14/09/2026

"Outsourcing is a bad deal for the country.. and the contractors laugh all the way to the bank, & thats why I'm very pleased we've joined with @unisontheunion.bsky.social to launch the 'Insource Now' campaign" Eddie Dempsey from the @rmtunion.bsky.social at #TUC26

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Saul Staniforth @saulstaniforth.bsky.social · 14/09/2026

"Our national debt.. is a limit on our democracy.. we have given a veto to foreign capital.. we have got to do something about that" Eddie Dempsey from the @rmtunion.bsky.social at #TUC26. Spot on! 🎯

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RMT Union @rmtunion.bsky.social · 14/09/2026

Rhys Harmer, RMT London Transport president meeting the new London Underground apprentices and explaining the importance of joining the RMT #JoinRMT

Man presenting in a classroom with a screen showing 'Join the RMT' and information about workplace protection for apprentices and graduates.

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Saul Staniforth @saulstaniforth.bsky.social · 13/09/2026

"trade unions can expose the real agenda & funders of the far right to our members.. far right parties & politicians directly threaten our members jobs, pay & conditions.. Reform UK has an agenda to break our trade unions" @alexgordon4me.bsky.social from the @rmtunion.bsky.social at #TUC26. Spot on

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RMT Union @rmtunion.bsky.social · 04/09/2026

RMT National Secretary, Darren Procter alongside colleagues from Nautilus and GMB at the RFA Keel laying event in Appledore shipyard yesterday, Merchant Navy Day.

A photograph of three men standing inside a naval dockyard

Audience attentively listening to a speaker inside a large industrial facility with metal beams and machinery in the background.

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RMT Union @rmtunion.bsky.social · 03/09/2026

RMT Regional Organiser, Steven Skelly at Rhyl station with RMT Stations Rep, Mike Brady and RMT members.

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RMT Union @rmtunion.bsky.social · 03/09/2026

RMT PAYS TRIBUTE TO MERCHANT NAVY SEAFARERS Seafarers union, RMT today paid tribute to the historic contribution of merchant navy Ratings to the economy, security and maritime traditions of all nations in the UK on Merchant Navy Day. rmtunion.org/4ia1kiE

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RMT pays tribute to Merchant Navy Seafarers

Seafarers union, RMT today paid tribute to the historic contribution of merchant navy Ratings to the economy, security and maritime traditions of all nations in the UK on Merchant Navy Day.

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RMT Union @rmtunion.bsky.social · 02/09/2026

Last night, outsourced workers, activists and trade unionists came together to send a clear message: the age of outsourcing is over. It’s time for the Government to make good on its promises, sit down with us and make a plan to #InsourceNow! The campaign starts here: www.insourcenow.co.uk

Man in a navy blazer and white shirt speaking passionately at a microphone indoors against a brick wall backdrop.

Speaker addressing a crowd during a union meeting with attendees wearing bright orange RMT Union vests in the foreground.

Smiling woman with bright red hair holding a drink, engaging with a diverse group of people at a lively indoor event.

Large diverse group of people gathered outdoors holding a bright pink banner that reads 'INSOURCE NOW!'.

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RMT Union @rmtunion.bsky.social · 02/09/2026

50 years a member! RMT Wolverhampton Branch recently held its annual summer social and were delighted to award our former regional organiser, Ken Usher with his 5️⃣0️⃣ year membership award. Well done, Kenny!

Three people standing in a wood-paneled room filled with books, one woman holding a certificate and smiling at the camera.

Group of eight adults standing closely in a warmly lit room filled with bookshelves and framed wildlife photos on the walls.

Certificate recognizing Ken Usher for 50 years of dedicated membership in the RMT union, Wolverhampton branch, with a gold medal in a black box.

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RMT Union @rmtunion.bsky.social · 02/09/2026

North Wales station visits at Holyhead and Bangor. RMT Regional Organiser, Steven Skelly with RMT station reps, Candice Finney and Angela Davies at Holyhead and with Angela and RMT members at Bangor.

Three people standing in front of a red wall with partially visible white text, posing for a photo together.

Four people standing in front of a wall sign that reads 'BANGOR,' two wearing orange safety vests and two in casual clothing, smiling at the camera.

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RMT Union @rmtunion.bsky.social · 31/08/2026

Striking for safety RMT picket lines at London and Sheffield as RMT members on East Midlands Railway continue their industrial action over the faulty fleet of Class 810 trains.

Group shot of RMTR members and a green and white banner

Group of railway workers holding a banner for East Midlands Railway strike demanding safety for 810 Aurora trains outside a station.

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RMT Union @rmtunion.bsky.social · 30/08/2026

RMT East Midlands Railway members back on the picket line in Derby. This morning, two more Class 810’s have broken down. One of these has broken down for the same reason on consecutive days. East Midlands Railway must act now over the safety concerns of our members!

Group of protesters holding red and green flags and banners under a tree on a sunny day near a building.

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RMT Union @rmtunion.bsky.social · 28/08/2026

RMT members at East Midlands Railway to strike this weekend RMT members working at East Midlands Railway (EMR) will take further 48-hour strike action starting from Sunday August 30 over ongoing safety concerns and major train faults. rmtunion.org/4xvalHO

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RMT members at East Midlands Railway to strike this weekend

RMT members working at East Midlands Railway (EMR) will take further 48-hour strike action starting from Sunday August 30 over ongoing safety concerns and major train faults.

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RMT Union @rmtunion.bsky.social · 27/08/2026

Strike suspended at TransPennine Express Planned strike action tomorrow (Friday August 28) by outsourced cleaners and catering workers at TransPennine Express (TPE) has been suspended following an improved pay offer. rmtunion.org/4xofYr5

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Strike suspended at TransPennine Express

Planned strike action tomorrow (Friday August 28) by outsourced cleaners and catering workers at TransPennine Express (TPE) has been suspended following an improved pay offer.

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RMT Union @rmtunion.bsky.social · 27/08/2026

Outsourced workers to strike at TransPennine Outsourced cleaners and catering workers at TransPennine Express (TPE) will take 24-hour strike action tomorrow (Friday August 28) against low pay with picket lines across the country. rmtunion.org/4xuPCnG

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Outsourced workers to strike at TransPennine

Outsourced cleaners and catering workers at TransPennine Express (TPE) will take 24-hour strike action tomorrow (Friday August 28) against low pay with picket lines across the country.

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RMT Union @rmtunion.bsky.social · 26/08/2026

Transport is by far the largest emitting sector of carbon emissions & we need a massive shift of journeys to sustainable public transport. We’ve signed this letter calling on the Govt to follow through on its commitment, in Labour’s Plan for Rail to set targets for modal shift to public transport.

Clipboard displaying a joint statement from Campaign for Better Transport urging urgent government action on climate change and sustainable transport.

Clipboard listing organizations endorsing the Campaign for Better Transport's initiative for sustainable travel solutions.

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