Drivers on the Heathrow Express mounted a second 24-hour strike last Sunday. They are protesting at the sacking of a driver and the victimisation of their RMT union rep.
A meeting organised by the RMT transport workers’ union saw over 100 people come to hear speakers talk about racism, police and the state in London on Monday.
The Trade Union and Socialist Coalition is set to launch its campaign for the London Assembly elections. Speakers at the launch rally will include Bob Crow, general secretary of the RMT.
RMT transport union president Alex Gordon has been selected to head the Trade Unionist and Socialist Coalition’s list for the London Assembly elections.