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Your Voice in Transport: Join RMT Today
We are Britain's largest specialist transport trade union, representing over 83,000 members across rail, maritime, and transport sectors. Our mission focuses on protecting and improving members' pay, working conditions, and job security through collective bargaining with 150+ transport-sector companies. We advocate for safer workplaces, shorter hours, and industry-wide standards while providing members with legal support, dispute resolution services, and regular industry updates through RMT News. Our campaigns address critical issues including violence prevention on public transport, rail outsourcing, and maintaining essential services.With regional offices covering the UK, we combine national representation with localised support to address members' specific needs. Our democratic structure ensures members' voices shape our priorities, whether through ballot results or direct engagement with branch representatives. We maintain a comprehensive digital platform for member services, including online tools, dispute fund access, and real-time updates on industry developments.
Services
Union Representation
Legal Services
Dispute Resolution
Industry Campaigns
Member Newsletters
Ballot Coordination
Workplace Safety Advocacy
Regional Support
Online Member Tools
Dispute Fund Access
Highlights and features
- We represent over 83,000 transport workers nationwide
- We negotiate with 150+ transport-sector companies
- Our campaigns protect essential transport services
- We provide dedicated legal and dispute resolution services
- Regional offices ensure localised member support
Services
Union Representation
We provide dedicated representation for transport workers in negotiations, disciplinary proceedings, and workplace disputes. Our experienced representatives ensure members' rights are protected while pursuing improved pay and conditions through collective bargaining agreements with major transport operators.
Legal Services
Our legal team offers specialist advice on employment rights, health and safety regulations, and contract disputes. Members receive tailored support for tribunal claims, grievance procedures, and industrial action planning, ensuring compliance with current employment legislation while protecting workers' interests.
Dispute Resolution
We facilitate structured resolution processes for workplace conflicts through mediation, formal negotiations, and industrial action planning. Our approach prioritises fair outcomes while maintaining operational continuity, supported by strategic guidance from experienced dispute resolution specialists.
Industry Campaigns
Our campaigns address sector-wide challenges including service cuts, outsourcing, and safety standards. Through coordinated member action, public awareness initiatives, and political engagement, we influence policy decisions affecting transport workers and service quality across rail, maritime, and road networks.
Member Newsletters
We deliver regular publications including RMT News magazine and digital newsletters covering industry developments, policy changes, and member benefits. These resources keep workers informed about workplace rights, upcoming ballots, and sector-specific news affecting their employment conditions.
Questions
How do I join RMT as a transport worker?
Visit our website's 'Join Today' section to complete the online registration form. Membership is open to workers across rail, maritime, and transport sectors with immediate access to legal support and member services.
What legal support does RMT provide members?
We offer employment law advice, tribunal representation, and contract negotiation assistance. Members receive tailored guidance on disciplinary procedures, grievance handling, and workplace safety compliance through our dedicated legal team.
How are union campaigns organised?
Campaigns combine member consultations, ballot results, and strategic partnerships with industry stakeholders. Regional representatives identify priority issues which are then progressed through coordinated action plans approved by national leadership.
Can non-UK residents join RMT?
Our membership primarily covers UK-based transport workers. International workers should contact their local transport union for equivalent representation, though we maintain solidarity partnerships with global transport organisations.
How does RMT handle workplace disputes?
We follow a structured process starting with informal mediation, progressing to formal negotiations if required. Our representatives guide members through grievance procedures while exploring all resolution options before considering industrial action.
What benefits do RMT members receive?
Members gain access to legal representation, dispute resolution services, industry publications, and ballot voting rights. Additional benefits include discounted credit union services, online member tools, and regional support networks.
