TSSA
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News and comment from the Transport Salaried Staffs' Association, the union for those who work in the transport and travel industries.
Time for max working temperatures 🌡️ & real investment in our rail infrastructure 💷. Our General Secretary, Maryam Eslamdoust's, writes on how Ministers must face up to the reality of wetter winters & rising temperatures 👇 labouroutlook.org/2026/08/21/h...
Heatwaves show workers need maximum working temperatures and real investment in our railways – Maryam Eslamdoust
"We cannot simply sit back and do nothing in the face of rising heat and floods."
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Excellent from @andymcdonaldmp.bsky.social in yesterday’s Railways Bill debate. We need a just transition for workers into GBR that protects - 👷♀️ Jobs 💷 Pay 🧓 Pensions 🚂 Travel facilities ✊ Trade union rights & recognition And that reinstates TU recognition agreements at Platfrom4!
Last week we launched our #ClearTheAir on London Underground campaign. Great to have the support of a range of organisations fighting for better air quality!
Union launches major campaign to air quality on the Underground – AirQualityNews airqualitynews.com/health/union...
Union launches major campaign to air quality on the Underground
The Transport Salaried Staffs’ Association yesterday (15th October) launched a major new campaign demanding urgent action to clean up the air on the London Underground. The union’s Clear the Air init...
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📣We've launched our Clean The Air campaign to tackle low air quality on the London Underground. We’re calling for higher cleaning budgets, HSE standards to be revisited as the benchmark for health & safety standards & better air quality for indoor public spaces #TFL
We're an affiliate to the Labour Party, so here's our view on Labour's Deputy Leadership elections 👇 @bellribeiroaddy.bsky.social
TSSA is warning that any rise in rail fares would price workers off the network after an unexpected rise in inflation. Full story 👇 www.tssa.org.uk/news-and-eve...
TSSA has called for continued rail safety vigilance five years on from the Stonehaven rail crash which killed three people in Aberdeenshire. Full story 👇 www.tssa.org.uk/news-and-eve...
At a time when many people are having to choose between heating and eating, it’s outrageous for train companies to increase rail fares by more than the rate of inflation. www.tssa.org.uk/news-and-eve...
TSSA accuses train companies of “pricing workers off the railways”
TSSA today accused train operating companies (TOCs) of “pricing workers off the railways” after the ORR announced that ticket prices across Great Britain had risen by 5.1% in the last year.
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Deepest sympathies to the staff and passengers in the tragic derailment at Riedlingen in Germany, especially to the friends and families of those who’ve died. We are all one railway family.
TSSA today warned Translink that Managerial, Professional and Technical (MPT) staff will commence action short of a strike on 30th July if they do not make an acceptable pay offer to their staff. Full story 👇 www.tssa.org.uk/news-and-eve...
TSSA members to commence action short of strike in Translink 30th July | TSSA
TSSA today warned Translink that Managerial, Professional and Technical (MPT) staff will commence action short of a strike on 30th July if they do not make an acceptable pay offer to their staff.
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c2c has gone into public ownership. We welcome that. But it must mean more than a change of name. We need a rail system that puts people before profit with job protections, better pay, conditions & safety, and affordable fares that make rail first choice for travel in Britain.
Today we met with Senedd members & staff to discuss our #KeepTransportWorkersSafe Campaign. Great to talk about tackling violence & harassment on the transport network in Wales. Looking forward to meeting with the Cabinet Secretary this afternoon on what Welsh Government can do! 🏴💪 🚂
TSSA members in Supervisor Grades (including railway controllers) at Translink have accepted an offer of a pay rise which removes the immediate threat of strike action for this group of workers ahead of the Open Championship. Full story - 👇 www.tssa.org.uk/news-and-eve...
Hundreds of TSSA members in Translink are to strike over pay, with dates scheduled to coincide with the Open golf championship at Portrush. Walkouts will take place on Friday the 18th and Saturday 19th of July Full story : www.tssa.org.uk/news-and-eve...
TSSA members at Translink to strike during the Open
TSSA members at Translink to strike during the Open
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TSSA has held a constructive meeting with the Minister for Infrastructure at Stormont in a bid to end a dispute n at Translink. Full story - 👇 www.tssa.org.uk/news-and-eve...
TSSA has issued an urgent call to MPs across the House of Commons to oppose the government’s welfare reform Bill in a key vote later today. #WelfareReform Full story - 👇 www.tssa.org.uk/news-and-eve...
For many today it remains hot and in this heat we expect employers to show common sense and compassion. Staff shouldn't be disciplined for adapting their clothing to stay safe and comfortable. Flexibility on workwear is essential in high temperatures. #heatwave
Met Office - weather and climate@metoffice.gov.uk · last yr.Into July, temperatures will decrease but remaining warm for many. However, there will be more cloud and showers for some ☁️ Find out more with Honor👇
TSSA is set to meet the Minister for Infrastructure at Stormont tomorrow in a bid to end a dispute which threatens a summer of industrial action at Translink. Full story - 👇
TSSA has many members at Eurostar and our thoughts are with all those affected by recent events. The deaths of the two people who died on the track shows cable theft doesn’t just cause delays - it’s highly dangerous and criminal.
Eurostar passengers face delays and cancellations after deaths and cable theft
Passengers are being told to cancel or postpone their trips, following two track deaths and the theft of copper cables.
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Violence against transport workers is on the rise! 🚨 Support our hardworking rail staff and demand better funding for British Transport Police. Sign our petition 👇and make a difference! #FundBTP #RailwaySafety bit.ly/ProtectOurRa...
It’s not just about money. It’s about people. TSSA's Research and Policy Officer Rob Jenks' moving plea to the Transport Select Committee youtu.be/q-i4nn4YHKI
Rob Jenks TSC It's about people
YouTube video by TSSA Union
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TSSA has said the government must ensure HS2 is delivered as soon as possible after it was confirmed the high speed railway will not begin running before 2033. Full story - 👇 www.tssa.org.uk/news-and-eve...
“Fundamentally this is all about fairness”. TSSA Organiser Gary Kelly explains why members in Translink have voted for Industrial Action to BBC Radio Ulster's Richard Morgan youtu.be/y4TLG1UlIPw
Gary on Translink on Radio Ulster
YouTube video by TSSA Union
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Reduced police presence puts everyone at risk. Sign the petition in the comments to support our campaign to Fund British Transport Police and protect our railways 👇 #FundBTP #RailwaySafety bit.ly/ProtectOurRa...
TSSA has welcomed as 'highly significant' a multi million-pound contract between Network Rail and British Steel over the coming five years. Full story 👇 www.tssa.org.uk/news-and-eve...
Hundreds of TSSA members at Northern Ireland Railways and Ulsterbus (operating as Translink) have given strong backing to industrial action in a dispute over pay – warning of a summer of major transport disruption www.tssa.org.uk/news-and-eve...
Safety first! 🚂 Let's demand proper funding for British Transport Police to protect passengers & staff. Sign the petition 👇 #FundBTP #RailwaySafety bit.ly/ProtectOurRa...
8 years since the Grenfell Tower tragedy. We remember the 72 lives lost and stand with the survivors and the community still seeking justice. We need action including reinstating closed fire stations and fully resourcing our fire services. Never again must mean never again!
