Workers' Liberty

Network Rail operational workers are gearing up for a fight on pay – and on other issues.

As we reported in the last OTR, the process of ‘harmonisation’ of pay and conditions in Network Rail maintenance has dragged on for years.

New bosses, same bad attitude

Network Rail has sacked long-standing RMT activist Albert Lingard in an act of blatant victimisation.

The Railway Pensions Commission has published its final report. While ATOC and Network Rail have welcomed it, issuing similarly-worded press releases, the unions have not.

First Great Western, First Capital Connect, First TransPennine Express, First ScotRail, Hull Trains, FTR, First Bus, First Student UK, ...

Following the massive strike movement of last Autumn which ended in stalemate, French rail workers are preparing for the next round.

Women in rail and transport work in a male-dominated industry. The higher grades especially are dominated by men.

Private companies’ drive to make profit has attacked our pay and conditions. With more use of agency and temporary staff, our jobs are becoming more casual.

London Underground workers are gearing up for strike action against a raft of management attacks.

Across the rail industry, station staff are being cut and casualised.