Unemployment Rises to 2.6 Million

Responding to news that unemployment has risen by 128,000 to 2.638 million in the three months to October, RMT General Secretary Bob Crow said:

“These latest shocking figures show that all the Governments promises on jobs and apprenticeships are as hollow as a chocolate Father Christmas.

This ConDem government have sat back and done nothing while the gap between haves and have-nots in Britain has widened to record levels on their watch.

Nowhere is the Governments inaction and impotency more graphically illustrated than at Bombardier in Derby where their kow-towing to the EU and Siemens has left thousands of manufacturing jobs and apprenticeships on the block. They are a total disgrace. “

> RMT National News

Friday, 3rd October
RMT calls for halt on £700m Tube cleaning contract tender after legal advice reveals Mayor may have been misled.
Thursday, 2nd October
RMT has today unequivocally condemned the terrorist attack against a Manchester Synagogue.
Wednesday, 1st October
RMT today welcomed Labour’s commitment to legislate for more and better jobs in the offshore supply chain.
Monday, 29th September
TUBE union RMT received an improved offer from London Underground today following successful strike action earlier this month.
Friday, 26th September
Maritime union RMT, is balloting members at cross-Solent ferry operator Wightlink after the company tabled “efficiency” plans that threaten 160 jobs and undermine safety on board.