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UK trade union plans network rail strike in June

United Kingdom’s trade union, National Union of Rail, Maritime and Transport Workers (RMT), has announced a planned strike in the next days of June.

Responding to Grant Shapps, Secretary of State for Transport of the UK, comments on the national rail dispute and potential changes to allow agency workers to break strikes, RMT general secretary, Mick Lynch said, “Grant Shapps needs to stop smearing the RMT and unshackle the rail operating companies so they can come to a negotiated settlement that...

https://container-news.com/uk-trade-union-plans-network-rail-strike-in-june/

RMT in talks today to reverse P&O illegal sacking of crew

General Secretary Mick Lynch said:

“RMT is meeting with DFDS, Stena and the DfT today to discuss the ongoing crisis from P&O’s illegal dismissal of its crews.

“P&O need to immediately withdraw the false and arbitrary deadline for staff sign-up this Thursday 31st. The sacked workers have to be reinstated and we need regulation and legislation to secure UK-based seafarers’ jobs and agreed contracts of employment.”

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https://allaboutshipping.co.uk/2022/03/28/rmt-in-talks-today-to-reverse-po-illegal-sacking-of-crew/

On Day of the Seafarer RMT responds to the Maritime Skills Commission’s report on the Seafarer Cadet Review

On Day of the Seafarer RMT responds to the Maritime Skills Commission’s report on the Seafarer Cadet Review  

RMT General Secretary, Mick Lynch said: “RMT welcome proposals to increase seafarer training but we are concerned that this report, on its own, could further entrench long standing inequalities in seafarer training. The MSC recommends Tonnage Tax reforms which will see shipowners paying less to receive more taxpayer support for Officer Cadet training.  

“The flow of new Cadets continues...

https://allaboutshipping.co.uk/2021/06/25/on-day-of-the-seafarer-rmt-responds-to-the-maritime-skills-commissions-report-on-the-seafarer-cadet-review/

RMT pays tribute to Merchant Seafarers’ Humanitarian and Rescue work

RMT pays tribute to Merchant Seafarers’ Humanitarian and Rescue work

SEAFARER UNION RMT today paid tribute to the humanitarian principles that its members continue to uphold on seas across the world. 

Responding to news that the Royal Fleet Auxiliary (RFA) tanker Wave Knight has delivered 75 tonnes of humanitarian aid to stricken residents of the Caribbean island of St. Vincent following a major volcanic eruption in April, RMT General Secretary, Mick Lynch said:  

“RMT pays tribute to the...

https://allaboutshipping.co.uk/2021/06/14/rmt-pays-tribute-to-merchant-seafarers-humanitarian-and-rescue-work/

RMT demand action to end pandemic pay betrayal for CalMac key workers

RMT demand action to end pandemic pay betrayal for CalMac key workers

Mick Cash

SCOTTISH FERRIES UNION RMT today wrote to the Minister for Islands, Energy and Connectivity, Paul Wheelhouse MSP demanding that he meet the union to correct a pay injustice for key workers at public sector ferry company CalMac.

RMT is in dispute with CalMac over a 0.5% pay offer for 2020-21.

This scandalous below inflation pay increase for CalMac workers’ dedication and commitment over the pandemic has again been...

https://allaboutshipping.co.uk/2021/03/12/rmt-demand-action-to-end-pandemic-pay-betrayal-for-calmac-key-workers/

RMT responds to Freeport and Offshore measures in budget

RMT responds to Freeport and Offshore measures in budget

Mick Cash

MARITIME AND OFFSHORE Union RMT today responded to the Chancellor’s Budget statement.

RMT General Secretary Mick Cash said;

“The furlough extension is welcome but if taxpayer investment is to create good quality seafarer, port and offshore energy jobs in a green recovery, then regulation of the supply chain, trade union recognition and good quality apprenticeships are absolutely essential.

“Our seafarers will also want to know how...

https://allaboutshipping.co.uk/2021/03/03/rmt-responds-to-freeport-and-offshore-measures-in-budget/

RMT expresses shock and disgust at Wightlink’s reluctance to take up taxpayer support as members prepare for strike action over attack on conditions

RMT expresses shock and disgust at Wightlink’s reluctance to take up taxpayer support as members prepare for strike action over attack on conditions

Mick Cash

WIGHTLINK UNION RMT expressed shock and disgust today over lifeline ferry company Wightlink’s dismissal of public funding which could help ease the financial pressure created by the pandemic.

The union is currently in dispute with the company and has announced a raft of strike dates from April over an attack on pensions, terms and...

https://allaboutshipping.co.uk/2021/02/01/rmt-expresses-shock-and-disgust-at-wightlinks-reluctance-to-take-up-taxpayer-support-as-members-prepare-for-strike-action-over-attack-on-conditions/

RMT announces dispute with Stena Line over pandemic sick pay

RMT announces dispute with Stena Line over pandemic sick pay

Mick Cash

FERRIES Union RMT today confirmed that it was in dispute with Stena Line over the company’s failure to address seafarers’ and dockers’ long standing concerns over sick pay which have been ongoing since the start of the pandemic.

RMT general secretary Mick Cash said;

“RMT members on Stena Line ferries and ports are among the key workers who will once again be straining every sinew to keep our maritime supply lines running as the...

https://allaboutshipping.co.uk/2021/01/07/rmt-announces-dispute-with-stena-line-over-pandemic-sick-pay/

RMT respond to Tonnage Tax reform reports

RMT respond to Tonnage Tax reform reports

Mick Cash

Shipping Union RMT today responded to press reports that the Government will use Singapore as a model for its planned reform of the Tonnage Tax scheme.

RMT research shows that shipowners in the Tonnage Tax scheme have already benefited from subsidies worth £2.165bn since the scheme was introduced in the early 2000s. The number of UK Ratings employed on vessels in the scheme has flatlined and only 75 Ratings have been trained since 2015.

RMT...

https://allaboutshipping.co.uk/2020/12/16/rmt-respond-to-tonnage-tax-reform-reports/

RMT calls for an end for modern slavery in the offshore supply sector

RMT calls for an end for modern slavery in the offshore supply sector

Mick Cash

SEAFARER Union RMT today responded to news that the Maltese-registered offshore supply vessel Ben Nevis was detained in the port of Rotterdam yesterday for failure to pay crew wages for the last two months.

The vessel, owned by Global Offshore Services (GOS), was released from the port of Aberdeen on 30 October having been detained by the Maritime and Coastguard Agency for breaches of the Maritime Labour Convention,...

https://allaboutshipping.co.uk/2020/12/15/rmt-calls-for-an-end-for-modern-slavery-in-the-offshore-supply-sector/

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