Rail, Maritime and Transport Workers

Rail, Maritime and Transport Workers is a trade union in the United Kingdom, representing workers in the rail transport and maritime transport sectors, as well as other related industries, such as London Underground, Network Rail, and Transport for London. The union has a long history, dating back to the late 19th century, and has been involved in numerous industrial disputes and labour movements, including the Great Railway Strike of 1911 and the UK miners' strike (1984-1985) with support from National Union of Mineworkers and Arthur Scargill. The union has also worked closely with other trade unions, such as the Transport Salaried Staffs' Association and the Unite the Union, to promote the interests of its members, including those at Heathrow Airport and Felixstowe.

● History

The history of the Rail, Maritime and Transport Workers union dates back to the late 19th century, when the Amalgamated Society of Railway Servants was formed in 1872 by David Lloyd George and other labour leaders, including Keir Hardie and Ramsay MacDonald. Over the years, the union has undergone several mergers and name changes, including the formation of the National Union of Railwaymen in 1913 and the National Union of Seamen in 1911, which later merged with the Transport and General Workers' Union in 1990. The union has also been involved in numerous industrial disputes, including the 1926 United Kingdom general strike with support from Ernest Bevin and the Trades Union Congress, and has worked closely with other trade unions, such as the National Union of Teachers and the University and College Union, to promote the interests of its members, including those at University of Oxford and University of Cambridge.

● Structure

The Rail, Maritime and Transport Workers union is structured into several different regions, each representing a specific geographic area, such as the North West of England and Scotland, with support from Scottish National Party and Plaid Cymru. The union is led by a General Secretary, who is responsible for overseeing the overall direction and strategy of the union, and is currently Mick Lynch, who has worked closely with other trade union leaders, such as Len McCluskey and Dave Prentis. The union also has a number of different departments, including the Industrial Relations Department and the Health and Safety Department, which work to promote the interests of its members, including those at NHS England and British Medical Association.

● Membership

The Rail, Maritime and Transport Workers union has a diverse membership, representing workers in a wide range of industries, including rail transport, maritime transport, and aviation, with members at British Airways and London Heathrow Airport. The union has a strong presence in the public sector, with members working for organizations such as Network Rail and Transport for London, as well as in the private sector, with members working for companies such as Virgin Trains and P&O Ferries. The union also has a number of different membership categories, including full members, associate members, and retired members, with support from Age UK and Help the Aged.

● Industrial_Representation

The Rail, Maritime and Transport Workers union provides industrial representation to its members, negotiating with employers on their behalf to secure better pay and working conditions, with support from Acas and Citizens Advice. The union has a number of different industrial representatives, including full-time officials and lay representatives, who work to promote the interests of its members, including those at Rolls-Royce and BAE Systems. The union is also involved in a number of different industrial disputes, including strikes and lockouts, and has worked closely with other trade unions, such as the GMB Union and the Unison, to promote the interests of its members, including those at NHS Scotland and NHS Wales.

● Notable_Campaigns

The Rail, Maritime and Transport Workers union has been involved in a number of notable campaigns over the years, including the Keep the Guard on the Train campaign, which aimed to prevent the introduction of driver-only operation on railways in the United Kingdom, with support from Jeremy Corbyn and John McDonnell. The union has also campaigned on issues such as safety and pensions, and has worked closely with other trade unions and campaign groups, such as the TUC and the Green Party, to promote the interests of its members, including those at Royal Mail and BT Group. The union has also been involved in a number of different protests and demonstrations, including the People's Assembly Against Austerity and the Trade Union Co-ordinating Group, with support from Owen Jones and Mark Serwotka.

● International_Affiliations

The Rail, Maritime and Transport Workers union is affiliated to a number of different international organizations, including the International Transport Workers' Federation and the European Transport Workers' Federation, with support from European Union and International Labour Organization. The union has also worked closely with other trade unions and campaign groups from around the world, including the AFL-CIO and the Canadian Labour Congress, to promote the interests of its members, including those at Air Canada and Vancouver Port Authority. The union has also been involved in a number of different international campaigns, including the Global Day of Action for Workers' Rights and the International Workers' Day, with support from United Nations and Human Rights Watch.

Category:Trade unions in the United Kingdom