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RMT is preparing for an extensive campaign
In an exclusive article, RMT general secretary MICK LYNCH explains the reasons behind the strike, why rail workers will be continuing their action – and why the upsurge in union activity makes him optimistic they will win
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With attacks on industry, healthcare and education intensifying, JAMSHID AHMADI warns of a deliberate drive to cripple Iran and calls for urgent global action
The Committee for the Defence of the Iranian People’s Rights (Codir) cautiously welcomes the ceasefire, but remains suspicious of US and Israeli intentions
JOHN McINALLY assesses what we’ve learned from the disastrous US war so far
I MUST start by congratulating members working on London Underground, Network Rail and the train operating companies for the magnificent show of unity and solidarity that you all displayed during our first phase of industrial action in the current national rail dispute.
This has also been met with an outpouring of public support, reflecting the just nature of our campaign.
While workers face pay and job cuts, the employers have been engaging in rampant profiteering, taking money out of the network which could have been used to develop rail in this country in a planned manner.
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Our members face daily abuse, being spat at, sometimes even deadly assaults, and employers fail to take the issue seriously despite the increasing danger, writes RMT general secretary EDDIE DEMPSEY