Virgin Trains is set to increase rail fares by 4.9% overall in 2017, compared to the average 2.6% rise across the UK. In 2015, Virgin Trains won the East Coast Main Line franchise when the line was hurriedly re-privatised ahead of the General Election,…Read more…
‘Pothole’ nation?
Speculation over what chancellor Phillip Hammond will unveil in his Autumn Statement on Wednesday (November 23) is running high, but one thing is certain – infrastructure spending will be a top…Read more…
Flexible working and better transport can beat the commuting blues
Average commutes are getting longer and travelling to work is getting dearer. Throw in the darker nights and bad weather and it’s no wonder that November intensifies the commuter blues. But it doesn’t have to be this way. In order to mark Commute Smart Week, which is organised by the campaign group…Read more…
Transport strategy for all
“We think transport is at the heart of our communities and transport workers are at the heart of our communities”, explained Unite assistant general secretary for transport Diana Holland. …Read more…
‘I’ll only be a minute’ – disabled members discuss transport
Experiences range from disabled parking spaces being blocked to being denied access to a bus because drivers won’t insist buggies are folded up
The article ‘I’ll only be a minute’…Read more…
Transport unites us all
There have been calls for unity within the Party and I share these calls. We have to be united to take the fight to the Tories. And on many issues we are far more united than the Tories. We…Read more…
Back the European campaign for Fair Transport!
I work in the transport sector. I am supporting the Fair Transport Europe Campaign. And I want you to join in. Let me explain what the campaign is about. Fair Transport Europe is a joint initiative…Read more…
Unite Policy Conference 2016 – Monday’s business
The main debate of the day was on Trident, where an Executive Council Statement was agreed. It contains stronger commitments to diversification than in the past, but means Unite won’t be calling for MPs to vote against Trident until there is a governme…Read more…
#APD cut is lose, lose – for public services and for climate action
#WED2016 It is World Environment Day on Sunday 5 June. A good day for the Scottish Government to cancel plans to cut Air Passenger Duty.
UNISON Scotland today urged the Scottish Government to prioritise protecting public services by axing its plans to first cut APD by 50%, then eventually abolish the tax.
In our response to the Scottish Government consultation on APD, closing today, weRead more…
HS2-TUC partnership: A major opportunity for workers, industry and passengers alike
No one person, organisation or body is more critical to the success of HS2 than the workforce that will build it. And that’s why everyone involved in HS2 has a responsibility to that workforce and must be committed to upholding the highest standards in every aspect of employment.
The post HS2-TUC…Read more…
Building a world-class bus system for Britain
Buses are a life-line for millions, providing access to employment, education and training, public services and leisure activities. But instead of a world-class bus service, bus deregulation has delivered higher fares and worsening services resulting in a drop in usage. The government’s austerity…Read more…
Why trade unionists are saying #YesWeKhan
This post was published yesterday on Left Foot Forward.
“Sadiq Khan’s mayoral manifesto shows his commitment to helping working people
While there are a number of good candidates standing to be the Labour Mayoral Candidate in 2016, there is one outs…Read more…
Hame to Scotland’s Hot Summer
NO EASY BERTH for privateers
SCOTLAND’S First Minister Nicola Sturgeon was on bright and sparkling form when she visited the USA earlier this month. Appearing on the satirical news programme…Read more…
Sham consultation
A public consultation on train service cuts in Northern Ireland has been called a sham by Unite, with Translink providing only 12 days for the public to respond, well below the typical 12 week…Read more…
Uncovering the Past, Making Sure There’s No Cover-up in Present
ARCHEOLOGICAL excavations due to start soon at Liverpool Street, in London’s central business district, will uncover the bones of many poor, forgotten Londoners, buried in part of the 16th…Read more…
Labour’s public transport policy heading in wrong direction
When will the Labour Party learn a bit of municipal history? Announcements trumpeted as some kind of radical overhaul of bus regulations by the party appear to be yet another neo-liberal experiment…Read more…
UKIP Man Sends Out A Xmas Gift to Workers
OUTSIDE City Links depot, Motherwell.
TWO items of generosity to warm the heart in the season of goodwill, and good cheer, and betoken – for somebody perhaps – a happy and good new year. …Read more…