Around 80 people packed into a standing room only meeting organised by the RMT (transport union) in support of the long-running dispute to maintain the safety-critical role of the guard on Northern Rail services. Iain Dalton, Leeds Socialist Party RMT General Secretary Mick Cash opened the meeting saying the union will take whatever action is…
Socialist Students and the Socialist Party held a public vote at the RMT’s picket line at Leeds station this Saturday, which graphically demonstrated public support for striking RMT workers on Northern Rail. Lots of people were keen to get involved and show their support for the striking workers in their struggle against DOO – Driver…
Despite temperatures of -2˚c, RMT members were out in force at Leeds train station on the 14th day of strike action on Northern Rail, which was taking place as part of co-ordinated action across 6 train operating companies against the introduction of Driver Only/Controlled Operation (DOO/DCO). Iain Dalton, Leeds Socialist Party Despite the chilly January…
