Topic: RMT union

‘Transport sector has helped the UK survive, now it should be rewarded’

The contribution the transport sector to help the UK battle through the coronavirus crisis must be rewarded by the government. This was argued by the outspoken secretary general of the National Union of Rail, Maritime...Read more

29-09-2020|Comment|author: Simon Walton

UK trade union: freight statistics worrying

The National Union of Rail, Maritime and Transport Workers (RMT) says the latest statistics, released last week by the Office of Rail and Road (ORR), show a worrying downward trend. The Union has called for...Read more

01-06-2020|Comment|author: Simon Walton

Government asked to support Scottish terminal

The Scottish government has been asked if it will pledge support from a special development fund to reduce fears of closure at the modern freight terminal in Coatbridge, North Lanarkshire. The facility handles five daily...Read more

05-02-2020|Comment|author: Simon Walton

Freightliner UK staff to strike over ‘bullying’ claims

RMT union-affiliated members of staff at Freightliner UK’s Coatbridge Terminal have voted overwhelmingly to strike in a dispute over allegations of bullying and harassment. The National Executive Committee of the RMT, Britain’s largest specialist transport trade...Read more

23-06-2017|Comment|author: Simon Weedy