Great challenges ahead for RMT
From defending Scotland’s ticket offices to making the case for a People’s CalMac, my union will be standing firm across the rail and maritime industries, says MICK LYNCH
The welcome news that Cuba has finally been removed from the State Sponsors of Terrorism list is tempered by the fact that Donald Trump, the man who put it there, is returning to the White House, warns NATASHA HICKMAN
Thanks to impressive progress in Britain with wind and solar generation, clean electricity now costs a fraction of the price of gas — yet the current system keeps bills artificially high to protect fossil fuels, writes TOM HARDY
By spreading race-based conspiracy theories, the billionaire tycoon turned right-wing provocateur has been seriously undermining the case against those who really did let victims of the grooming gangs down, writes SOLOMON HUGHES
Many Western countries are grappling with deep political instability. What are the causes of this, and what could be a possible way forward? asks MARC VANDEPITTE
KEITH BENNETT explains why, despite its present meagre economic outcomes, an honest and fruitful partnership with China is worth pursuing
Nick Wright talks to photographer and author JANINA STRUK
THIS year’s STUC comes at a time when Scottish RMT members on the railway and in maritime face significant challenges.
The last 12 months have seen a significant contribution made to the national rail dispute.
Members working on train companies that operate cross-border services between England and Scotland took significant strike action which meant they secured a no-strings-attached pay rise for one year.
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