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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

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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