Tuesday, 22 November 2011

RMT members back 30 November

The RMT transport union has announced that two groups of members who have public sector pensions have voted for industrial action to protest against changes.

In a ballot of workers in the Royal Fleet Auxilliary (RFA) around 60% voted to strike.


The Royal Fleet Auxiliary services the Royal Naval fleet around the world and the sailors are in the civil service pension scheme.


Tyne and Wear Metro workers - who are in the local government pension scheme - voted 80% for strike action.


Members of 27 unions – including PCS - have now voted to support action over pensions and will take part on a national walkout on Wednesday 30 November.

Read the RMT's latest media release




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