Mick Lynch led the National Union of Rail, Maritime and Transport Workers (RMT) from May 2021 until his retirement in March 2025. In that time, he became a powerful voice in the UK's labour movement, most notably during the national railway strikes that kicked off in 2022. A proud product of the working class, Lynch left school at 16 to train as an electrician, only to be blacklisted for standing up for workers’ rights. His sharp, no-nonsense media performances helped strip away the myths around

Action Against Assaults 70% of workers say violence is getting worse. Official figures back it up — with over 10,000 violent incidents on London transport in one year. 📈 Violence UP 70% say workers 📊 10,493 TfL incidents in 2023/24 Please take action by writing to your MP - link in comments | National Union of Rail, Maritime and Transport Workers (RMT)

🚫 60% of transport worker assaults happen when staff are working alone. Staff cuts leave transport workers exposed. Take Action: Email your MP today. Demand they back RMT's call for stronger legal protections for public transport workers. rmtunion.org/assaults | National Union of Rail, Maritime and Transport Workers (RMT)