RMT in ‘bullies’ storm

A NEW storm has erupted between Britain’s biggest rail union and Southern Railway bosses ahead of another strike in the bitter dispute over the role of conductors.

The Rail, Maritime and Transport Union accused the company of “bullying and intimidation” after a letter was sent to workers urging them not to strike.

RMT members will walk out for 24 hours on Wednesday – the 29th strike since the dispute started almost a year ago.

Union leader Mick Cash said: “Instead of getting back into serious talks Southern have gone back to threats, bullying and intimidation of their staff. It is disgraceful behaviour.”