Mick Lynch

Roz Foyer says there is a lot to be done on workers' rights

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Workers’ rights bill must ‘only be the beginning’ – Scotland's top trade unionist

ScotRail and Caledonian Sleeper staff have voted in favour of a walk-out over a pay dispute

ScotRail and Caledonian Sleeper staff have voted in favour of a walk-out over a pay dispute

Industrial action

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ScotRail and Caledonian Sleeper staff back strike action in pay dispute

Strikes called off after ScotRail dispute with guards resolved

Strikes called off after ScotRail dispute with guards resolved

Industrial action

Strikes called off after ScotRail dispute with guards resolved

Jamie Driscoll has the backing of the RMT in his mayoral election bid

Jamie Driscoll has the backing of the RMT in his mayoral election bid

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RMT union backs re-election of former Labour mayor who criticised Keir Starmer

A CrossCountry train

A CrossCountry train

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CrossCountry rail workers to strike next month in dispute over union recognition

Unions have made an undeniable return to public life over the past 18 months, writes Professor Gregor Gall

Unions have made an undeniable return to public life over the past 18 months, writes Professor Gregor Gall

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Here's how trade unions can become even more effective in 2024

Mick Lynch said that 'unity gets results'

Mick Lynch said that 'unity gets results'

RMT members accept deal to end long-running pay and conditions dispute

The RMT union has accused the operators of the Caledonian Sleeper service of causing staff adverse stress

The RMT union has accused the operators of the Caledonian Sleeper service of causing staff adverse stress

Caledonian Sleeper train staff to consider striking over staffing numbers

File photograph of Mick Lynch speaking at a protest near Downing Street

File photograph of Mick Lynch speaking at a protest near Downing Street

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Mick Lynch urges Keir Starmer not to U-turn on railway nationalisation commitment

The union said members received lower pay and poorer terms and conditions than colleagues directly employed by the train operator

The union said members received lower pay and poorer terms and conditions than colleagues directly employed by the train operator

Caterers working for rail contractor to strike over pay and pensions

Lee Anderson said that Mick Lynch wants to 'bring the Government down'

Lee Anderson said that Mick Lynch wants to 'bring the Government down'

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Lee Anderson says 'creature' Mick Lynch wants to 'bring the Government down'

Mick Lynch said Keir Starmer needs to show 'he's on the side of working people'

Mick Lynch said Keir Starmer needs to show 'he's on the side of working people'

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Keir Starmer 'has to show he's on the side of working people', says Mick Lynch

Mick Lynch called for an urgent meeting with new Transport Minister Fiona Hyslop.

Mick Lynch called for an urgent meeting with new Transport Minister Fiona Hyslop.

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Mick Lynch blasts ‘chaotic’ ferry services as he calls for ‘people’s CalMac’

The pay deal was overwhelmingly endorsed by Scotrail members in a referendum.

The pay deal was overwhelmingly endorsed by Scotrail members in a referendum.

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RMT members accept pay offer from Scotrail

The latest available figures show that just over three million days were not worked in Britain due to strike action.

The latest available figures show that just over three million days were not worked in Britain due to strike action.

Professor Gregor Gall: Link pay to price rises and there’d be little call for strikes

RMT members at Network Rail accept offer to end dispute

RMT members at Network Rail accept offer to end dispute

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RMT members at Network Rail accept offer to end pay dispute

Mhairi Black has condemned 'immoral proposals' which could see workers sacked and unions sued

Mhairi Black has condemned 'immoral proposals' which could see workers sacked and unions sued

Conservative Party

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SNP condemn Rishi Sunak's anti-strike laws 'in strongest possible terms'

ScotRail is to run additional services following two days of strike action

ScotRail is to run additional services following two days of strike action

ScotRail adds additional services to timetable following new-year strike action

Rail workers are taking a second day of strike action as many Scots return to work

Rail workers are taking a second day of strike action as many Scots return to work

Second day of New Year strike action begins as Scots return to work

Tory MP Ranil Jayawardena said he was backing 'strivers over strikers'

Tory MP Ranil Jayawardena said he was backing 'strivers over strikers'

Conservative Party

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RMT slams former Cabinet secretary for 'disingenuous' tweet about strike action

ScotRail has warned of 'major disruption' to its services amid the latest wave of strike action

ScotRail has warned of 'major disruption' to its services amid the latest wave of strike action

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ScotRail warns of 'major disruption' as latest wave of strike action begins

Jeremy Vine read out a tweet about the rail strikes which had come from a parody account

Jeremy Vine read out a tweet about the rail strikes which had come from a parody account

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Jeremy Vine reads out parody tweet on rail strikes from 'ex-Tory MP'

Mick Lynch, chief executive of the RMT union, said Starmer needs to 'make a stand' and support workers

Mick Lynch, chief executive of the RMT union, said Starmer needs to 'make a stand' and support workers

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Mick Lynch: Scottish nationalist MPs 'closer' to strikers than Keir Starmer

Mick Lynch said the BBC needed to show more impartiality for the sake of its listeners

Mick Lynch said the BBC needed to show more impartiality for the sake of its listeners

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Mick Lynch accuses BBC of 'parroting right-wing press' on strikes

Richard Madeley questioned Mick Lynch over the timing of the latest strike action

Richard Madeley questioned Mick Lynch over the timing of the latest strike action

Good Morning Britain

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'You're just ranting': Mick Lynch takes down Richard Madeley in fiery interview

Serco has run the Caledonian Sleeper service since 2014

Serco has run the Caledonian Sleeper service since 2014

Call for Caledonian Sleeper service to be taken into permanent public ownership

Mick Lynch has urged the UK Government to take the example of the Scottish Government in resolving a pay dispute

Mick Lynch has urged the UK Government to take the example of the Scottish Government in resolving a pay dispute

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Mick Lynch urges UK Government to follow Scotland's lead on rail workers' pay dispute

Mick Lynch said the RMT 'will not bow to pressure from employers'

Mick Lynch said the RMT 'will not bow to pressure from employers'

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Listed – all the rail strike dates over the festive period

Mick Lynch gave a no-nonsense answer when asked a question by a journalist from GB News

Mick Lynch gave a no-nonsense answer when asked a question by a journalist from GB News

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Mick Lynch gives no-nonsense answer when asked question from GB News

Teachers and Royal Mail workers are among those taking strike action

Teachers and Royal Mail workers are among those taking strike action

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Lecturers, teachers and Royal Mail workers strike in one of biggest walkouts

ScotRail services returned to normal after initial strike action was suspended

ScotRail services returned to normal after initial strike action was suspended

ScotRail services return to normal as Christmas strike threat looms

ScotRail has now confirmed it will go ahead with a skeleton service on Monday

ScotRail has now confirmed it will go ahead with a skeleton service on Monday

ScotRail service disruption to drag into next week despite cancelled strikes

Saturday rail strikes called off as RMT union enters 'intensive negotiations'

Saturday rail strikes called off as RMT union enters 'intensive negotiations'

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Saturday rail strikes called off as RMT union enters 'intensive negotiations'

Primal Scream's Bobby Gillespie (left) features on a song in support of the RMT as does its general secretary Mick Lynch (right)

Primal Scream's Bobby Gillespie (left) features on a song in support of the RMT as does its general secretary Mick Lynch (right)

RMT releases single featuring Scottish music sensation

Gavin Newlands said the Department of Transport was taking a laissez-faire attitude towards resolving the issues with Avanti West Coast

Gavin Newlands said the Department of Transport was taking a laissez-faire attitude towards resolving the issues with Avanti West Coast

Avanti West Coast

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Scots being treated like 'third-class citizens' by Avanti West Coast, say SNP

Around 2000 employees at ScotRail are members of the RMT

Around 2000 employees at ScotRail are members of the RMT

ScotRail passengers facing potential disruption amid overtime ban

Mick Lynch appeared on a picket line outside Glasgow Queen Street station

Mick Lynch appeared on a picket line outside Glasgow Queen Street station

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Mick Lynch: RMT has 'beef' with ScotRail not Scottish Government

Primal Scream (left) have joined forces with other music stars to record a song in support of striking workers

Primal Scream (left) have joined forces with other music stars to record a song in support of striking workers

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Scots music stars amongst those to record song in support of railway workers

RMT general secretary Mick Lynch outside Kings Cross station, London

RMT general secretary Mick Lynch outside Kings Cross station, London

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Were trade unions right to halt strikes and events after the Queen's death?

Mick Lynch, general secretary of the RMT, on the picket line outside London Euston train station

Mick Lynch, general secretary of the RMT, on the picket line outside London Euston train station

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RMT and TSSA suspend train strikes in wake of Queen Elizabeth's death

Enough is Enough has been backed by secretary-general of the National Union of Rail, Maritime and Transport Workers

Enough is Enough has been backed by secretary-general of the National Union of Rail, Maritime and Transport Workers

Cost of living crisis

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Campaign group Enough is Enough announces Scottish launch event in Glasgow

The two walkouts will affect Scottish services

The two walkouts will affect Scottish services

RMT to hold two September strikes which will 'shut down' train network

RMT general secretary, Mick Lynch speaking at a rally outside King's Cross Station in London

RMT general secretary, Mick Lynch speaking at a rally outside King's Cross Station in London

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Are we about to see a revival in the fortunes of trade unions?

Trade union Unison balloted members at education institutions across Scotland

Trade union Unison balloted members at education institutions across Scotland

Staff at Scottish universities vote for strike action after 'years of poverty pay'

Signal box activation has been affected by industrial action

Signal box activation has been affected by industrial action

Network Rail warns travellers of disruption following industrial action

Strike action is set to take place on Thursday and Saturday

Strike action is set to take place on Thursday and Saturday

Rail disruption expected as two days of strike action get under way

Members of the RMT union who work for Network Rail will walk out on Thursday and Saturday

Members of the RMT union who work for Network Rail will walk out on Thursday and Saturday

Scotland's rail network set for disruption as a result of strike action

Question Time host Fiona Bruce came under fire for a debate in which she was accused of showing

Question Time host Fiona Bruce came under fire for a debate in which she was accused of showing

BBC Question Time

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BBC dismisses formal complaint over Question Time 'pro-Conservative' bias

RMT threatens strike action after rejecting ScotRail pay offer

RMT threatens strike action after rejecting ScotRail pay offer

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RMT threatens strike action after rejecting ScotRail pay offer

Former shadow chancellor expresses sympathy for general strike

Former shadow chancellor expresses sympathy for general strike

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John McDonnell expresses support for general strike amid Labour chaos

Mick Lynch will speak at a public meeting in Glasgow in August

Mick Lynch will speak at a public meeting in Glasgow in August

Conservative Party

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Mick Lynch is coming to speak in Glasgow - here's when to see him

Fewer than a tenth of ScotRail services will be running on Wednesday

Fewer than a tenth of ScotRail services will be running on Wednesday

Transport Secretary urged to show 'political willing' to end Network Rail strikes

The strike will affect services in Scotland

The strike will affect services in Scotland

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Fresh RMT strikes confirmed for this month - will Scotland be affected?

RMT boss Mick Lynch (left) and BBC Question Time host Fiona Bruce appearing on the broadcast which garnered hundreds of complaints

RMT boss Mick Lynch (left) and BBC Question Time host Fiona Bruce appearing on the broadcast which garnered hundreds of complaints

BBC Question Time

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BBC Question Time sets 2022 complaints record after 'pro-Tory bias'