Who are the RMT, the organisation creating massive travel disruption across the UK?

Who are the RMT, the organisation creating massive travel disruption across the UK? The UK is set for another day of disruption on 27th July, as the National Union of Rail, Maritime and Transport Workers steps up its industrial action again. In the days leading up to the planned action, the union confirmed that the strike would go ahead as negotiations hit a wall. Over 40,000 workers are  expected to walk out, including staff from Network Rail and 14 train operators. Passengers are advised not to travel, as less than 20% of planned services will be running. Some cities will have no train services at all, like Blackpool, Bournemouth and Portsmouth for example. What are the strikes about then? How did the union become so powerful?  In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions ! To listen to the last episodes, you can click here : Who are the Moonies, the church with ties to Japanese politicians? What is muscle dysmorphia? Is running actually bad for our joints and bones? A podcast written and realised by Joseph Chance. In partnership with upday UK. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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