Crucial victory for RMT, sister unions and local community in fight to defend Isle of Man Steam Packet

MARTIME UNION RMT today welcomed a significant victory in the battle to save the Isle of Man Steam Packet ferry service to the mainland as rival operator Mezeron, paying poverty wages and offering appalling working conditions, announced that it is pulling out of its attempt to take over the container route from Liverpool to Douglas.

‘Love Middlesbrough, Love Public Services’ rally

The Northern Public Services Alliance (PSA) will be holding a second rally in as many weeks, this time in Middlesbrough, to send a very clear message that cuts are not the answer for the region, and country as a whole, and to show support and solidarity for all of the public services currently under attack in the government proposals. Hundreds of supporters, made up from trade unions, workers, service users and the general public will gather at Middlesbrough's Centre Square in front of MIMA from 12.00pm on Saturday 12th February.