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Rail strikes: Industrial action announced for September by workers on trains at RMT union

Over 40,000 RMT members at Network Rail and 14 train operators to walk out amid ongoing pay dispute

Evening Standard

Two more dates for train strikes announced with 40,000 workers to walk out

Two new strikes have been announced by the RMT, with 40,000 members set to take industrial action on September 15 and 17, causing delays for rail-using Brits next month

Daily Mirror

'I am a proud trade unionist' Keir Starmer insists after banning MPs from picket lines

It comes after Starmer sacked a frontbench shadow minister for joining an RMT picket line during the summer

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US Senator Bernie Sanders backs RMT and striking UK workers in fight against ‘oligarchs’

United States senator Bernie Sanders has backed UK unions fighting for improved pay and conditions, saying “working people all over the globe have got to stand together”.Mr Sanders, 80, who represents the state of Vermont, addressed the Save London Transport rally, organised by unions including the National Union of Rail,…

Evening Standard

Bernie Sanders hails RMT train strikes as an ‘inspiration’ on visit to London

Bernie Sanders has hailed the Tube and train strikes coordinated by RMT as “an inspiration” that has been noticed around the world.

Evening Standard

Train strikes: Brits set for more woe as 12 rail companies to walk out in pay dispute

Thousands of staff will walk out on Thursday, September 15, for 24 hours in a dispute over pay, job security and working conditions

Daily Mirror

Train drivers from 12 firms to strike over pay in September, says Aslef union

Stoppage likely to be most disruptive to date after coordinated strikes by union members in July and August

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Rail strikes: what’s happening in September and how will passengers be affected?

As the three rail unions announce more 24-hour strikes, this is the state of play

The Independent UK

Sadiq Khan and Grant Shapps at war over TfL deal to save Tube

London Mayor and Transport Secretary clash over ‘malicious’ terms of massive bailout

Evening Standard

TfL funding deal will lead to further strikes, warns RMT chief Mick Lynch

The union boss said the deal would have an impact on pensions and pay for union members in the future

Evening Standard

Andy Burnham criticises Starmer’s policy against joining picket lines

Manchester mayor says he sees no controversy in Labour frontbenchers joining strikers during cost of living crisis

The Guardian - UK

‘People are tired of being ignored while the rich get richer’: Bernie Sanders on anger and hope in the US and UK

The Vermont senator rose from the political margins to become hugely influential within the American left. As he prepares to speak at a London rally, he explains why unions on both sides of the Atlantic must reassert their power

The Guardian - UK

Support for striking workers declared by 600 Labour councillors

Exclusive: Open letter puts pressure on party’s stance on strikes amid talk of coordinated autumn action

The Guardian - UK

‘People are much angrier now’: why Britain is going on strike

New wave of union leaders, such as RMT’s Mick Lynch and Unite’s Sharon Graham, have galvanised workers

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Unions threaten ‘waves of industrial action’ over UK cost of living crisis

Move could see synchronised strikes in autumn as new prime minister takes office

Evening Standard

I won’t back down to Rail and Tube unions despite strikes, vows Grant Shapps

‘They’ve been able to just carry on with unbelievably outdated practices,’ Mr Shapps said

Al Jazeera

From barristers to refuse collectors, Britons strike en masse

Workers are livid that employers are refusing to pay more against the backdrop of wage-crushing inflation.

The Guardian - UK

The UK’s new official opposition: how powerful union leaders are taking on the Tories

As the cost of living crisis bites, leaders of barristers to bin collectors are becoming a force to be reckoned with

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The Guardian - UK

Sacked Labour MP Sam Tarry faces reselection battle before party conference

Supporters of former shadow transport minister who joined RMT picket lines says process fast-tracked out of ‘revenge’

Evening Standard

Crippling port strike will drag on unless the bosses see sense, union chief warns

Strikes crippling Britain’s largest container port will continue indefinitely unless employers “see sense” on pay rises, a union boss has warned.

The Guardian - UK

‘You don’t think strikes are the answer? What is?’ RMT’s Mick Lynch on work, dignity and union power

With the cost of living soaring and wages falling further behind, the union boss has become the face of resistance. He talks about the rail dispute, the stereotyping of working-class people and his clash with Piers Morgan

Glasgow Live

ScotRail warns of 'significant disruption' for passengers in wake of rail strikes

Strike action by rail workers disrupted travel yesterday, with ScotRail warning that the reopening of Network Rail signal boxes at different times throughout the day will cause further delays.

Wales Online

Shapps urges RMT to put 8% pay offer to rail workers for vote

Strike chaos continues

Evening Standard

More strikes ‘very likely’ and public ‘right behind us’, says Mick Lynch

RMT chief Mick Lynch has warned further strikes “are very likely” later this year due to the gap between the union and the rail operators.Speaking on Saturday, he told BBC Breakfast: “I’ll be talking to senior executives in the industry all through next week trying to create solutions to these…

The Independent UK

Shapps urges RMT to put 8% pay offer to rail workers for vote amid strike chaos

The Transport Secretary called on RMT general secretary Mick Lynch to give members to opportunity to resolve the dispute.

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