What does RMT stand for? Meaning explained

, it states: " We negotiate with over 150 transport-sector companies - using every opportunity to drive home our positive agenda for better pay, shorter hours and safer working conditions.

"RMT members can rely on their union to protect and promote their interests in the workplace."

When are the RMT strikes?

The national rail strike will take place on three days - June 21, 23 and 25.

On Tuesday, the first day of the strikes, there are expected to be around 50,000 workers who will walk out across Network Rail, 13 train companies and the London Underground.

On Thursday and Saturday, no London Underground strikes will occur but there is expected to be 40,000 workers absent from their jobs across rail operators.

The strike comes after Network Rail and train operating companies are putting staff on pay freezes and plan to cut thousands of jobs.

RMT claims these cuts will make the railways unsafe.

There have been many talks between the union and organisation to secure a pay proposal or guarantee no compulsory redundancies, but they have all been unsuccessful.

Head of union, Michael Lynch insisted that they "don't want to cause misery" as they announced the biggest rail strike in 33 years.

He said: "We've got a cost of living crisis and our workers have been working throughout the pandemic and their reward has been a pay freeze.

"I understand the anger of people - but I also understand the anger of our workers.

"We're not holding the public hostage - but we're not going to accept the poverty of our members.

"I would like to find another way other than strike but we've been talking to these companies for two years.

"You're asking us to be passive in the face of aggression."