Tag: Southern Rail

  • NSSN 325: NSSN public meeting this Thursday – “Nationalise Tata to guarantee jobs & pensions”

    NSSN 325: NSSN public meeting this Thursday – “Nationalise Tata to guarantee jobs & pensions”

      Last April, the National Shop Stewards Network (NSSN) called a protest in Port Talbot as fears grew about the future of its steelworks. Its owner Tata was looking to break up and sell off much of its UK operations. Over 200 local people demonstrated behind our slogan ‘Nationalise Tata to save the steelworks, jobs…

  • NSSN 324: Trade Union Act to come into force on March 1st – TUC call a special conference

    NSSN 324: Trade Union Act to come into force on March 1st – TUC call a special conference

      The Tories have confirmed that their anti-union laws, incorporated in the Trade Union Act, including new undemocratic industrial action ballot thresholds will come into force on March 1st. The NSSN calls on the TUC to implement the policy passed at last September’s TUC Congress which was moved by the RMT which includes: “Congress believes…

  • 323: Support strikes in the tube & train stations and airport!

    323: Support strikes in the tube & train stations and airport!

      RMT / ASLEF / TSSA Southern Rail strikes Members of RMT and ASLEF are in dispute on Southern Rail over the imposition of Driver Only Operations (DOO). The NSSN sends solidarity and support to both unions and we call on our members to support the following days of strikes:- Tuesday 10 January; Wednesday 11…

  • 322: Come on national “It’s Our NHS” demo in London March 4

    322: Come on national “It’s Our NHS” demo in London March 4

      As 2017 opens, the crisis in the NHS continues. The Health Campaigns Together grassroots campaign has called a national demonstration in London on Saturday March 4th https://www.facebook.com/events/1771664639725061/ Unions such as Unite and PCS have responded positively to an appeal from Health Campaigns Together to health unions, local and national campaigns seeking support for the…

  • 321: NSSN proud to give full support to Xmas strikes

    321: NSSN proud to give full support to Xmas strikes

    In preparation for the strikes this week, the NSSN has been attacked by the media from the BBC to the Sunday Times and Daily Mail. We stand accused of calling for co-ordinated strike action and for the Tory government to be brought down. We have nothing to apologise for. The NSSN has a proud record…

  • NSSN 320: Southern Rail & Derby TAs strikes and #Sheff4Ten demo

    NSSN 320: Southern Rail & Derby TAs strikes and #Sheff4Ten demo

    Southern Rail strikes Today, members of train drivers’ union ASLEF have started strike action on Southern Rail. This comes after weeks of action by RMT members. ASLEF successfully defeated management’s attempts to yet again undemocratically scupper their strike through court action. The NSSN sends solidarity and support to both unions and we call on our…

  • NSSN 312: Support RMT Southern Rail strike!

    NSSN 312: Support RMT Southern Rail strike!

    The NSSN calls on all our supporters and affiliates to support the Southern Rail workers on strike again this week Tuesday-Thursday. Please send messages of support and donations to the RMT – [email protected] RMT Unity House 39 Chalton Street London NW1 1JD Southern strike “absolutely solid” again this morning despite company lies and dirty tricks…

  • NSSN 311: Butterfields tenants victory shows Housing Act can be defeated!

    NSSN 311: Butterfields tenants victory shows Housing Act can be defeated!

    The NSSN is delighted to hail the fantastic victory of the Butterfields tenants in East London. This will give huge confidence to working-class people generally and especially the fight against the new Tory Housing Act. NSSN national secretary Linda Taaffe, who is also secretary of Waltham Forest Trade Union Council, has played a leading role…