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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 · 3h
The Role of the Guard - The work passengers rarely see Safe dispatch. Emergency response. Reassurance when a journey goes wrong. A train guard’s role reaches far beyond checking tickets. Explore the skills and responsibilities behind the uniform 🔽 rmtunion.org/guard
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More than checking tickets
A guard’s perspective on safety, judgement and passenger care.
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RMT Union @rmtunion.bsky.social · 8h
Read 'More than checking tickets | A guard's perspective' rmtunion.org/guard
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More than checking tickets
A guard’s perspective on safety, judgement and passenger care.
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RMT Union @rmtunion.bsky.social · 8h
👋 Say hi at the picket line
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RMT Union @rmtunion.bsky.social · 8h
RMT members to strike over threat to water down safety on East West Rail RMT members working as Train Managers for Chiltern Railways will be taking 24-hour strike action tomorrow over the safety critical role of the second person on board proposed East West Rail services. rmtunion.org/4zfRalQ
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RMT members to strike over threat to water down safety on East West Rail
RMT members working as Train Managers for Chiltern Railways will be taking 24-hour strike action tomorrow (Saturday 10th October and also Saturday 17th October) after the company refused to provide gu...
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RMT Union @rmtunion.bsky.social · 08/10/2026
🚆 More than checking tickets. Our new website explores the work of safety-critical trained train guards through a serving guard’s testimony and first-hand accounts from across the railway. Safety. Judgement. Passenger care. Please read and share: rmtunion.org/guard
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More than checking tickets
A guard’s perspective on safety, judgement and passenger care.
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RMT Union @rmtunion.bsky.social · 07/10/2026
✅ Vote YES All RMT Network Rail OHL Operative, Technician, and Team Leader members please return their ballot papers by Tuesday October 20. If you need a replacement please contact info@rmt.org.uk
RMT Network Rail OHL ballot urging a YES vote for strike and non-strike actions on electrical risk assessor pay.
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RMT Union @rmtunion.bsky.social · 06/10/2026
A self-inflicted consequence - are P&O Ferries in trouble? Read our latest article: rmtunion.org/3Udktqa
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A self-inflicted consequence - are P&O Ferries in trouble?
Passengers boycott disgraced ferry operator
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RMT Union @rmtunion.bsky.social · 06/10/2026
No to DOO This Saturday, October 10, 2026, come and join RMT members on the picket line as they take industrial action after Chiltern Railways refused to provide guarantees over the safety critical role of the second person on board proposed East West Rail services.
Protest announcement for 'NO TO DOO' picket lines on October 10, 2026, at three UK train stations with times from 07:30 to 12:00.
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RMT Union @rmtunion.bsky.social · 06/10/2026
RMT Chester Branch long service awards RMT Regional Organiser, Steve Skelly was delighted to present a 40 year award to Ian Scott and 10 year awards to both Callum Laird and Rob Baker 👏👏👏
Two men standing in a warmly lit room, one holding a medal in a case, with ornate wallpaper and a large banner behind them.Two men shaking hands and smiling inside a warmly decorated room with patterned wallpaper and a large banner on the wall.Two men shaking hands and smiling inside a cozy pub with patterned wallpaper and a large colorful tapestry on the wall.
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RMT Union @rmtunion.bsky.social · 06/10/2026
📰 RMT members working for Wood Group take strike action as company threatens to fire and rehire www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/home...
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Offshore workers set to strike in dispute over pay and conditions
The news comes after a warning that separate strike action by offshore workers at energy firm Apache could ‘severely disrupt’ UK fuel supplies.
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RMT Union @rmtunion.bsky.social · 06/10/2026
Outsourced. Watched. Not consulted. Outsourced Mitie Tube workers on the picket line for Day 2 of strike action against intrusive inward facing cameras in vans.
Group of people holding a red RMT union flag outside Tottenham Court Road Station at night, some raising fists in solidarity.
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RMT Union @rmtunion.bsky.social · 05/10/2026
RMT Relief Regional Organiser South, Primrose Jeanton and LU Fleet Branch officials visit Alstom Ilford to organise, discuss pay and hear about local issues.
Three workers wearing bright orange safety vests standing on a railway platform with train tracks and an Alstom building in the background.
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RMT Union @rmtunion.bsky.social · 05/10/2026
Today marks the anniversary of the Ladbroke Grove rail crash, and RMT remembers all those that lost their lives or who were injured in the tragedy. Read more 🔽 rmt-news-archive.onrender.com/article/RMT-...
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NO MORE LADBROKE GROVES — RMT News, November/December 2024
Read this article from RMT News, November/December 2024, in the searchable RMT News Archive.
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RMT Union @rmtunion.bsky.social · 05/10/2026
📅 Reminder for Engineering Grades: register to attend our open meeting to discuss technology in the transport sector with the TUC, this Friday at the Indian YMCA forms.cloud.microsoft/e/hgmyXP96yQ
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RMT Union @rmtunion.bsky.social · 05/10/2026
📰 Seven rail workers physically assaulted every day. Promised action must become reality. #ActionAgainstAssaults rmtunion.org/4jBYS51
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‘The violence is off the scale’: staff and passengers at risk as assaults on trains in Great Britain soar to record high
Cases of abuse, spitting, head-butting and sexual harassment, have spiked as transport police numbers have dwindled
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RMT Union @rmtunion.bsky.social · 05/10/2026
🪧 Outsourced Tube workers on the RMT picket line to fight against the imposition of spycams. Mobile night supervisors working for outsourcing company Mitie are taking strike action until Wednesday, after the company installed intrusive inward facing cameras in vans.
Group of diverse people holding a red RMT union flag outside Tottenham Court Road Station at night.
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Nic Boothby @nicboothby.bsky.social · 04/10/2026
'Love a Brass Band, me...' The Battle of Cable Street 90 years... @rmtunion.bsky.social
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RMT Union @rmtunion.bsky.social · 04/10/2026
RMT banners, marching band and some of the contingent commemorating the 90th anniversary of the Battle of Cable Street today.
A diverse group of people marching down a tree-lined street carrying colorful banners and flags during a sunny day protest.Marching band in black uniforms playing brass instruments during a street parade on a sunny day.Group selfie of four diverse adults smiling outdoors on a sunny day with people walking in the background.
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RMT Union @rmtunion.bsky.social · 02/10/2026
RMT suspends strike action on TPE RAIL UNION RMT has suspended strike action by conductors planned for Sunday October 4 on Transpennine Express. The action was suspended for further talks after the company agreed to return to productivity negotiations.
Close-up of two modern blue and purple trains parked side by side inside a train station.
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RMT Union @rmtunion.bsky.social · 02/10/2026
RMT calls for levy on record rolling stock company profits RAIL union RMT called for a levy on rolling stock companies today (October 2) as new figures exposed record dividend payments and seven figure salaries. rmtunion.org/4ecmv0v
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RMT calls for levy on record rolling stock company profits
RAIL union RMT called for a levy on rolling stock companies today (October 2) as new figures exposed record dividend payments and seven figure salaries.
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RMT Union @rmtunion.bsky.social · 30/09/2026
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
Two men stand on a pedestrian bridge, one holding a sign advocating against rail outsourcing with the RMT union logo.
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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
Read more about the RMT opposition to Driver Only Operation in the new RMT News archive: rmt-news-archive.onrender.com?q=driver+onl...
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RMT News Archive
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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
Read more about the Battle of Cable Street from the new RMT News archive: rmt-news-archive.onrender.com/article/RMT-... THEY DID NOT PASS! — RMT News, October 2021
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THEY DID NOT PASS! — RMT News, October 2021
Read this article from RMT News, October 2021, in the searchable RMT News Archive.
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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
ASLEF are onboard - no pun intended - their position is for no further expansion to DOO.
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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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