‘Solid support’ for fresh strike by East Midlands Trains conductors
A fresh strike by senior rail conductors was being “solidly supported” on Saturday at a train operator whose services have been crippled by damage to overhead lines.
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Fresh mandate for industrial action in train guards dispute
Workers on South Western Railway (SWR) have voted overwhelmingly to continue with industrial action in the long running dispute over guards on trains, threatening more strikes.
Unions slam reports of pay rise for public sector workers
Leaders of public sector workers have angrily attacked reports of a pay rise for teachers, police officers and other employees as a “last- gasp” attempt to curry favour with an austerity hit workforce.
Second railway worker killed by train is named
A second railway worker who was struck and killed by a train has been named as 58-year-old Michael Lewis.
Offshore workers have ‘lost faith’ in employers’ commitment to safety, says union boss
Many offshore workers have “lost faith” in employers’ commitment to safety standards, a union boss said.
RMT in national rail strike warning amid pensions dispute
The threat of the first national rail strike in more than 20 years is coming a stage closer after the industry’s biggest union announced it is holding a ballot in a row over pensions.
Museum tribute to late union leader Bob Crow
A tribute was being launched on Wednesday to the late rail union leader Bob Crow, at a museum which charts the history of working people in the UK.
Tube workers to vote on action in jobs row
Thousands of London Underground workers are to start voting on whether to strike in a dispute over jobs.
More travel disruption for rail passengers hit by strike
Rail passengers face a second day of travel disruption on Wednesday because of a continuing strike by workers in the bitter dispute over guards on trains.
Striking rail workers ‘solidly supported’ as walkout continues
A strike by workers at one of the UK’s biggest train operators was being “solidly supported” on Tuesday, causing disruption for tens of thousands of passengers.
Rail strike over guards on trains to disrupt busy services
Rail services on some of the busiest routes in the country will be disrupted this week because of a five-day strike in the long-running dispute over guards on trains.
Rail firm Southern ranked last for public trust
Train operator Southern scored the worst levels of public trust out of all rail companies over the past two years, according to a new report.
Offshore union calls for public inquiry into Super Puma crash
Offshore union RMT today repeated its call for a full public inquiry into the tragedy.
Ministers pushed for answer on offshore helicopter safety inquiry
The Scottish Government is being pushed for answers on whether it will back a public inquiry into helicopter safety offshore.
Strike talks rescheduled between unions and OCA
Crunch talks between North Sea trade unions and the Offshore Contractors’ Association (OCA) scheduled to take place today have been cancelled.
OCA and trade union talks to continue
Crunch talks between the Offshore Contractors’ Association (OCA) and North Sea trade unions will continue later this month after yesterday’s meeting brought no resolution.
Signs of Piper Alpha ‘resurfacing’ says union boss
Trade unions yesterday condemned North Sea workforce conditions claiming signs of the failings that led to Piper Alpha are “coming to the surface again”.
Union sets deadline for resolution of Merseyrail dispute over guards
The biggest rail workers’ union has set a deadline for agreeing a deal to end one of the long running disputes over the role of guards on trains.
Union boss attacks Total over proposed rota changes
Oil giant Total’s attempt to justify planned offshore rota changes was “arrogant, cynical and patronising”, a union boss has said.
Offshore workers to vote on fresh OCA offer after earlier rejection
The Offshore Contractor’s Association (OCA) has made a fresh pay offer to workers after an initial rejection earlier this year.
Unite and RMT accept pay offer for offshore caterers
Members of the Unite and RMT unions have accepted a pay offer from the Caterers Offshore Trade Association (COTA).
Unite and RMT reject Aker Solutions pay offer for Mariner workers
Unite workers on the Mariner platform have overwhelmingly rejected a pay offer from Aker Solutions aimed at ending an ongoing dispute.
North Sea workers reject OCA pay deal
North Sea workers have rejected a pay offer from the Offshore Contractors’ Association (OCA).
Removal of 14 oil workers from North Sea rig ‘outrageous’, RMT union says
The decision to send a group of oil workers ashore after they refused to get into lifeboats on a rig is “outrageous”, a union boss has said.
Eurostar rail workers announce strikes
Eurostar rail workers from two unions are to take part in two periods of strike action this month in a dispute over their work-life balance.