ASLEF

👌😘 This train driver has the perfect response to media elites complaining about wages...

Find out more about how green bonds could save Scotland's public purse up to £362m in debt repayments over the course of a 30 year contract 👇 aslef.org.uk/publications/n…

We welcome that a firm date is now in sight for withdrawing HSTs at ScotRail. Wider fleet renewal is underway and we urge ScotRail and the Scottish Government to use public financing and green bonds to replace the rest of the ageing fleet. tinyurl.com/7ydtk2m9

Our right to protest was won through heroic acts of unity and solidarity, over generations. The ongoing crackdown on it is a threat to us all and we must continue to defend it.

'I don’t think there are many trade unions where leaders are contactable by phone.' General secretary Dave Calfe speaks to @LabourList 👇

🤯A year of all out strike action by bin workers. A year of failure by @BhamCityCouncil Birmingham's bin workers have been on strike for 365 days over attempts by their employer to snatch £8k a year from their pay. The council has wasted £33m trying to break the strike & has failed to attend a single negotiation for nine months!

General Secretary Dave Calfe met with Transport Minister Heidi Alexander to discuss: ✅️ Protecting drivers’ Ts&Cs through the formation of GBR ✅️ Moving beyond outdated rolling stock ✅️ Securing the future of rail freight

General Secretary Dave Calfe met with members of the ASLEF parliamentary group today to discuss rights at work, the Railways Bill, and our campaigns on a #RailFreightFuture, #DignityForDrivers and rolling stock procurement.

Rail freight is greener, cleaner and safer, but its future is not certain. Join our call for a #RailFreightFuture ✍️👉 aslef.org.uk/RailFreightFut…

This move paves the way to run regular freight trains through the Channel Tunnel again. But for international freight to truly grow at scale, the government must now also commit to regauging between Folkestone and Wembley. More 👇 ft.com/content/f816cb…

The government is investing £15m in the Barking Eurohub logistics site. This is welcome investment in the rail freight sector after years of decline. Moving more freight on rail means we reduce road traffic, cut emissions and create high-quality jobs.

I could not pass through Newcastle today of all days and not pause at Central Station’s memorial to its railwaymen lost at Heck 25 years ago. Some moving floral tributes too, including this one from local ASLEF branch and others from families.

Reform want to cut workers' rights.

Seven new railway stations coming to Wales 👏 Investment in our rail infrastructure is investment in our communities.

The Stage 1 debate on my Member's Bill on Freedom of Information in Scotland is on Tuesday. Please encourage your MSP to support the #RightToKnow

On 4 March, join us at Portcullis House (UK Parliament) to say "Occupation is not peace", demand Russian troops out & show solidarity with Ukraine Speakers on 🧵 below: including (pictured) Tanya Vyhovsky, Yuliia Bond, Mick Whelan & Kate Jones Register: eventbrite.co.uk/e/occupation-i…

“Courts don't resolve disputes, negotiations do." - Dave Calfe, @ASLEFunion 🔁Share this video & show this council you cannot ban solidarity. You cannot ban solidarity. Standing with striking workers is not a crime. #StrikeMap #BirminghamBinStrike #Birmingham

“If @BhamCityCouncil or the commissioners won't negotiate, I expect government ministers to bring them around the table.” - @johnmcdonnellMP 🔁Share this video & show this council you cannot ban solidarity. Standing with striking workers is not a crime. #StrikeMap

BREAKING NEWS 🚨| @ASLEFunion joins the campaign for an #EmploymentRightsBill2. Join us in #London on 21 March for a campaign action rally: bit.ly/ERB2Rally. #EmploymentRightsBill #ERB1 #ERB2 #EmploymentRights #Strikemap

🚆 Big union win in Spain: Our train driver colleagues @_SEMAF_ have ended their strike after the government agreed to boost investment in railway maintenance and significantly increase staffing levels. This follows the tragic incidents in Adamuz and Gelida last month.