Post by Handyman on Sept 24, 2024 8:59:42 GMT
The fiery rail union leader called for “the complete organisation of the UK economy by trade unions” as he slammed Keir Starmer’s Labour Party.
This comes after the party clashed with its union backers, with members forcing a vote on reversing plans to axe winter fuel payments for 10 million pensioners.
Speaking with alarm employers yesterday, the RMT boss demanded the expansion of union powers.
Mr Lynch said: “The problem at the moment is that the unions are not in every sector, effectively.
“We’re not in every workplace. We’re not able to influence non-union recognised workplaces, whereas up to the 1970s and 80s, we were.
This comes after the party clashed with its union backers, with members forcing a vote on reversing plans to axe winter fuel payments for 10 million pensioners.
Speaking with alarm employers yesterday, the RMT boss demanded the expansion of union powers.
Mr Lynch said: “The problem at the moment is that the unions are not in every sector, effectively.
“We’re not in every workplace. We’re not able to influence non-union recognised workplaces, whereas up to the 1970s and 80s, we were.