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Monday, 07 December 2009 17:36

RMT opposes plans to privatize Tyne and Wear Metro

It was confirmed today that the privatization of Tyne and Wear Metro is likely to go ahead and may be handed over to a subsidiary of German rail giant Deutsche Bahn from April next year.

Thursday, 26 November 2009 15:43

Rail Union RMT vow to fight for East Coast to remain in public ownership

Despite the failure of National Express to run an effective service on the East Coast Mainline, and the re-nationalisation of the route a couple of weeks ago, the Government have announced that this nationalisation will be short lived as yet another private company will be allowed to operate the line from May 2011.

Monday, 16 November 2009 17:32

Lewisham Coalition Calls for Coordinated Fight Against Privatisation

A coalition aimed at protecting public services in Lewisham is gathering momentum. Lewisham people have decided enough is enough!

Thursday, 12 November 2009 14:37

RMT will fight plans to privatise Royal Fleet Auxiliary

Ministers are currently considering plans to privatise the Royal Fleet Auxiliary, a move that will risk thousands of jobs.

Monday, 19 October 2009 12:55

Support growing for CWU as more strikes planned for this week

Although the privatisation of Royal Mail has been delayed until after the General Election, the dispute over Royal Mail’s ‘modernisation’ programme continues.

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