Transport and general workers union hi-res stock photography and images

Transport and General Workers Union district secretary Mr Barney Ward, in front of the union's smart new office block which is nearing completion, Middlesbrough. Circa April 1975. Stock Photo

RMETR54X–Transport and General Workers Union district secretary Mr Barney Ward, in front of the union's smart new office block which is nearing completion, Middlesbrough. Circa April 1975.

General Secretary of the transport and General Workers' Union, Ron Todd (centre), at transport House, London, with the newly-elected Deputy General Secretary, Bill Morris (l), and Eddie Haigh (r), of the union's textile section, who has been elected Assistant General Secretary. Stock Photo

RM2CHB2MR–General Secretary of the transport and General Workers' Union, Ron Todd (centre), at transport House, London, with the newly-elected Deputy General Secretary, Bill Morris (l), and Eddie Haigh (r), of the union's textile section, who has been elected Assistant General Secretary.

Ron Todd of the Transport and General Workers Union 1997At Brighton for the Labour Party Conference Stock Photo

RM2F87NPN–Ron Todd of the Transport and General Workers Union 1997At Brighton for the Labour Party Conference

1960s, historical, striking Royal Mail postal workers walking through Central London holding placards, one saying...'Our first strike Why? The postmen from the Kilburn branch were protesting about their low wages and demanding a fail deal on pay, with a particular angst with Ernest Bevin, the co-founder, in January 1922 - and former General Secretary - of the Transport and General Workers Union (TGWU) which had become Britain's largest trade union. Stock Photo

RMTRDA44–1960s, historical, striking Royal Mail postal workers walking through Central London holding placards, one saying...'Our first strike Why? The postmen from the Kilburn branch were protesting about their low wages and demanding a fail deal on pay, with a particular angst with Ernest Bevin, the co-founder, in January 1922 - and former General Secretary - of the Transport and General Workers Union (TGWU) which had become Britain's largest trade union.

Middle class volunteers to provide basic services during the The UK General Strike lasted nine days (May 3 to 12, 1926). The strike resulted in defeat for the unions. A long confrontation in the coal industry, with strikes and lockouts, had made no progress. To support the 800,000 striking miners the unions called out 1,750,000 workers. The government was well prepared. Stock Photo

RM2K2JY71–Middle class volunteers to provide basic services during the The UK General Strike lasted nine days (May 3 to 12, 1926). The strike resulted in defeat for the unions. A long confrontation in the coal industry, with strikes and lockouts, had made no progress. To support the 800,000 striking miners the unions called out 1,750,000 workers. The government was well prepared.

26 August 1913: Following a lock-out, members of James Larkin's Irish Transport and General Workers' Union employed by the Dublin United Tramways Company begin strike action in defiance of the dismissal of trade union members. During a demonstration in Sackville Street (now O'Connell Street) organised by the union on the 31 August, Dublin Metropolitan Police killed one demonstrator and injured 400 in dispersing a demonstration in Sackville Street (Dublin). Stock Photo

RM2B1JGDA–26 August 1913: Following a lock-out, members of James Larkin's Irish Transport and General Workers' Union employed by the Dublin United Tramways Company begin strike action in defiance of the dismissal of trade union members. During a demonstration in Sackville Street (now O'Connell Street) organised by the union on the 31 August, Dublin Metropolitan Police killed one demonstrator and injured 400 in dispersing a demonstration in Sackville Street (Dublin).

The Transport and General Workers Union Convalescent Home, Littleport: group of patients outside the home, mid 1920s. They are holding up a sign with the name of the Trades Union Congress newspaper 'The Daily Herald' written on it and one man is holding a copy of 'The Workers' Weekly', a Communist Party newspaper published between 1923-1927 Stock Photo

RM2HWBWC1–The Transport and General Workers Union Convalescent Home, Littleport: group of patients outside the home, mid 1920s. They are holding up a sign with the name of the Trades Union Congress newspaper 'The Daily Herald' written on it and one man is holding a copy of 'The Workers' Weekly', a Communist Party newspaper published between 1923-1927

Building Trade Congress at Transport House. Back row, left to right:- Van Deth (Netherlands Building Workers Union), George Hicks, M.P., (Plumbers), J.W. Stephenson (N.F.B.T.O.) and Luke Fawcett (Building Trade Workers). Front Row:- J.W. Van Achterbergh (International Building and Wood Workers), Richard Coppock (President International and General Secretary N.F.B.T.O.), Jan Schuil (International Cheif of Staff). 13 July 1936 Stock Photo

RM2BW2HCH–Building Trade Congress at Transport House. Back row, left to right:- Van Deth (Netherlands Building Workers Union), George Hicks, M.P., (Plumbers), J.W. Stephenson (N.F.B.T.O.) and Luke Fawcett (Building Trade Workers). Front Row:- J.W. Van Achterbergh (International Building and Wood Workers), Richard Coppock (President International and General Secretary N.F.B.T.O.), Jan Schuil (International Cheif of Staff). 13 July 1936

Military vehicles used during the The UK General Strike lasted nine days (May 3 to 12, 1926). The strike resulted in defeat for the unions. A long confrontation in the coal industry, with strikes and lockouts, had made no progress. To support the 800,000 striking miners the unions called out 1,750,000 workers. The government was well prepared. Stock Photo

RMDYEHTG–Military vehicles used during the The UK General Strike lasted nine days (May 3 to 12, 1926). The strike resulted in defeat for the unions. A long confrontation in the coal industry, with strikes and lockouts, had made no progress. To support the 800,000 striking miners the unions called out 1,750,000 workers. The government was well prepared.

Ron Todd, General Secretary of the Transport and General Workers Union, attends the Labour party conference in Brighton, England on October 1, 1991. Stock Photo

RFHWN1K0–Ron Todd, General Secretary of the Transport and General Workers Union, attends the Labour party conference in Brighton, England on October 1, 1991.

Westminster, London, UK. 24th Nov, 2022. Mick Lynch arrives. In an effort to prevent announced transport strikes in the period leading up to Christmas, Transport Secretary Mark Harper meets with the General Secretary of the National Union of Rail, Maritime and Transport Workers (RMT) Mick Lynch today to avoid potential holiday transport chaos. The meeting is held at the Department for Transport. Credit: Imageplotter/Alamy Live News Stock Photo

RM2KHT7KJ–Westminster, London, UK. 24th Nov, 2022. Mick Lynch arrives. In an effort to prevent announced transport strikes in the period leading up to Christmas, Transport Secretary Mark Harper meets with the General Secretary of the National Union of Rail, Maritime and Transport Workers (RMT) Mick Lynch today to avoid potential holiday transport chaos. The meeting is held at the Department for Transport. Credit: Imageplotter/Alamy Live News

Transport and General Workers Union T and G Central Office Transport House Theobald's Road London Stock Photo

RMAEX54M–Transport and General Workers Union T and G Central Office Transport House Theobald's Road London

TGWU members on a picket line at Gatwick Airport. Stock Photo

RMCCEYYJ–TGWU members on a picket line at Gatwick Airport.

Mar. 03, 1957 - Engineers Union Chiefs go to transport house: Engineers Union chiefs this afternoon went to Transport House, for a meeting with representatives of 40 unions. Photo shows L-R. Fred Ollingsworth (Amalgamated). Photo shows Union Leaders arrive for the meeting this afternoon. They are Left to Right:- Fred Ollingsworth (Amalgamated Foundry Workers); L.Dickingson (Nat. Union of Stove-grate and General Metal Workers); J.Hyam (Nat. Union of Stove - Grate and General Metal Workers); Frank Winchester (Nat. Union of Vehicle Builders); and Duncan Scott (Amalgamated Foundry Workers) Stock Photo

RME0PWM8–Mar. 03, 1957 - Engineers Union Chiefs go to transport house: Engineers Union chiefs this afternoon went to Transport House, for a meeting with representatives of 40 unions. Photo shows L-R. Fred Ollingsworth (Amalgamated). Photo shows Union Leaders arrive for the meeting this afternoon. They are Left to Right:- Fred Ollingsworth (Amalgamated Foundry Workers); L.Dickingson (Nat. Union of Stove-grate and General Metal Workers); J.Hyam (Nat. Union of Stove - Grate and General Metal Workers); Frank Winchester (Nat. Union of Vehicle Builders); and Duncan Scott (Amalgamated Foundry Workers)

Belfast, County Antrim, July 17 2017 - Transport House Belfast, formally the Amalgamated Transport and General Workers Union now owned by Unite Union Stock Photo

RF2M7X8NA–Belfast, County Antrim, July 17 2017 - Transport House Belfast, formally the Amalgamated Transport and General Workers Union now owned by Unite Union

Delegates of the Transport and General Workers' Union leave a meeting in London where a strike of all bus drivers was decided. In the middle on the right (?) union leader Ernest Bevin. Stock Photo

RM2DBHT46–Delegates of the Transport and General Workers' Union leave a meeting in London where a strike of all bus drivers was decided. In the middle on the right (?) union leader Ernest Bevin.

Transport House, Belfast, headquarters of Unite (formerly TGWU/Amacus) Stock Photo

RMB5B8NK–Transport House, Belfast, headquarters of Unite (formerly TGWU/Amacus)

Transport and General Workers sign Stock Photo

RMBG1WXK–Transport and General Workers sign

London, UK. 28th Feb, 2024. National Union of Rail, Maritime and Transport Workers (RMT) rally in Old Palace Yard, on the ongoing rail workers dispute Mick Lynch, General Secretary, RMT, Credit: Ian Davidson/Alamy Live News Stock Photo

RM2WN0W2N–London, UK. 28th Feb, 2024. National Union of Rail, Maritime and Transport Workers (RMT) rally in Old Palace Yard, on the ongoing rail workers dispute Mick Lynch, General Secretary, RMT, Credit: Ian Davidson/Alamy Live News

Former Transport and General Workers Union district secretary Mr Barney Ward has been presented with the union's highest honour, a gold medal, from the general executive council. Making the presentation is Mr Joe Mills, the union's regional chief. Middlesbrough, 9th May 1984. Stock Photo

RMETR15Y–Former Transport and General Workers Union district secretary Mr Barney Ward has been presented with the union's highest honour, a gold medal, from the general executive council. Making the presentation is Mr Joe Mills, the union's regional chief. Middlesbrough, 9th May 1984.

Ron Todd, the General Secretary of the Transport and General Workers Union. Stock Photo

RMG86319–Ron Todd, the General Secretary of the Transport and General Workers Union.

Mick Lynch - Secretary-General of the National Union of Rail, Maritime and Transport Workers (RMT) at a protest against P&O Ferries' sacking of 800 wo Stock Photo

RM2J1AB8G–Mick Lynch - Secretary-General of the National Union of Rail, Maritime and Transport Workers (RMT) at a protest against P&O Ferries' sacking of 800 wo

Policemen on horseback guarding Liverpool Station during the general transport strike of 1911. The strike began with two of the seamen's unions, resulting from a range of grievances, and spread to other transport workers, becoming national by the middle of June. By August railway workers were joining in, and a mass demonstration took place in Liverpool on 13 August, beginning peacefully but ending in fighting as a result of police violence. The city came to a complete halt on 15 August. However, negotiations were begun, and the railway workers returned to work on 21 August. Date: summe Stock Photo

RMKRD1N3–Policemen on horseback guarding Liverpool Station during the general transport strike of 1911. The strike began with two of the seamen's unions, resulting from a range of grievances, and spread to other transport workers, becoming national by the middle of June. By August railway workers were joining in, and a mass demonstration took place in Liverpool on 13 August, beginning peacefully but ending in fighting as a result of police violence. The city came to a complete halt on 15 August. However, negotiations were begun, and the railway workers returned to work on 21 August. Date: summe

Portrait of Norman Willis General Secretary of the Trades Union Congress in the UK Stock Photo

RM2DA8YCR–Portrait of Norman Willis General Secretary of the Trades Union Congress in the UK

Volunteers transport with police escort during the 1926 general strike in the United Kingdom. The strike, lasting from 3 May 1926 to 12 May 1926, was called by the General Council of the Trades Union Congress (TUC) in an unsuccessful attempt to force the British government to act to prevent wage reduction and worsening conditions for 1.2 million locked-out coal miners. Some 1.7 million workers went out, especially in transport and heavy industry. Stock Photo

RMR8J1JE–Volunteers transport with police escort during the 1926 general strike in the United Kingdom. The strike, lasting from 3 May 1926 to 12 May 1926, was called by the General Council of the Trades Union Congress (TUC) in an unsuccessful attempt to force the British government to act to prevent wage reduction and worsening conditions for 1.2 million locked-out coal miners. Some 1.7 million workers went out, especially in transport and heavy industry.

The Transport and General Workers' Union Convalescent Home, Littleport, 15 April 1936. Group of people outside the home, including patients. Several have golf clubs, a couple of people are in fancy dress and a dog is lying in front of the group Stock Photo

RM2HCERNP–The Transport and General Workers' Union Convalescent Home, Littleport, 15 April 1936. Group of people outside the home, including patients. Several have golf clubs, a couple of people are in fancy dress and a dog is lying in front of the group

Busmen 's leaders confer at Transport House . Leaders of the Busmen 's Union met at Transport House , London , to discuss the proposed omnibus strike . Mr J Stoneman ( left ) and Mr J Mills , the London district secretary of the Transport and General Workers Union , leaving Transport House after the meeting 29 August 1932 Stock Photo

RM2BW32H4–Busmen 's leaders confer at Transport House . Leaders of the Busmen 's Union met at Transport House , London , to discuss the proposed omnibus strike . Mr J Stoneman ( left ) and Mr J Mills , the London district secretary of the Transport and General Workers Union , leaving Transport House after the meeting 29 August 1932

RMDYEHTD–Middle class volunteers to provide basic services during the The UK General Strike lasted nine days (May 3 to 12, 1926). The strike resulted in defeat for the unions. A long confrontation in the coal industry, with strikes and lockouts, had made no progress. To support the 800,000 striking miners the unions called out 1,750,000 workers. The government was well prepared.

Bill Morris, General Secretary of the Transport and General Workers Union, attends the Labour party conference in Brighton, England on October 1, 1991. Stock Photo

RFHRX7TR–Bill Morris, General Secretary of the Transport and General Workers Union, attends the Labour party conference in Brighton, England on October 1, 1991.

RM2KHT9KA–Westminster, London, UK. 24th Nov, 2022. Mick Lynch arrives. In an effort to prevent announced transport strikes in the period leading up to Christmas, Transport Secretary Mark Harper meets with the General Secretary of the National Union of Rail, Maritime and Transport Workers (RMT) Mick Lynch today to avoid potential holiday transport chaos. The meeting is held at the Department for Transport. Credit: Imageplotter/Alamy Live News

RMAEX54G–Transport and General Workers Union T and G Central Office Transport House Theobald's Road London

1964, historical, striking Royal Mail postmen, members of the Union of Postal Workers (UPM) walking in a procession through Central London holding placards with messages of protest and asking for a fair deal for postal workers. At this time, there was particular angst against Ernest Bevin, the former leader of the large trade union, the Transport and General Workers Union (TGWU). Stock Photo

RMTRDA59–1964, historical, striking Royal Mail postmen, members of the Union of Postal Workers (UPM) walking in a procession through Central London holding placards with messages of protest and asking for a fair deal for postal workers. At this time, there was particular angst against Ernest Bevin, the former leader of the large trade union, the Transport and General Workers Union (TGWU).

Jun. 06, 1969 - Special Trades Union Congress at Croydon delegates are confronted by demonstrators outside: A special trades union congress was held today at Fairfield Hall, Croydon, today, to discuss their plan which gives them greater disciplinary power to settle strikes. Leaders of Britain's biggest union, the Transport and General workers' are backing the plan, but has made it a condition that the Government drops plans for ''penal clauses'' in its delayed legislation. Photo shows Hugh Scanlon, of the Engineering & Foundry Union - speaking form the rostrum at Fairfield Hall, Croydon today Stock Photo

RME0Y9JN–Jun. 06, 1969 - Special Trades Union Congress at Croydon delegates are confronted by demonstrators outside: A special trades union congress was held today at Fairfield Hall, Croydon, today, to discuss their plan which gives them greater disciplinary power to settle strikes. Leaders of Britain's biggest union, the Transport and General workers' are backing the plan, but has made it a condition that the Government drops plans for ''penal clauses'' in its delayed legislation. Photo shows Hugh Scanlon, of the Engineering & Foundry Union - speaking form the rostrum at Fairfield Hall, Croydon today

Palace Theatre, Westcliff on Sea, Essex, UK. 24th Nov, 2022. Representatives took to the stage of the Palace Theatre to protest against UK government policy and the cost-of-living crisis. Enough is Enough is a campaign founded by trade unions and community organisations to push back against rising bills, low wages, food poverty, low quality housing and what they claim is a society run only for the wealthy. Speakers included Eddie Dempsey, assistant general secretary of the National Union of Rail, Maritime and Transport Workers (RMT) trade union Stock Photo

RM2KJA2DK–Palace Theatre, Westcliff on Sea, Essex, UK. 24th Nov, 2022. Representatives took to the stage of the Palace Theatre to protest against UK government policy and the cost-of-living crisis. Enough is Enough is a campaign founded by trade unions and community organisations to push back against rising bills, low wages, food poverty, low quality housing and what they claim is a society run only for the wealthy. Speakers included Eddie Dempsey, assistant general secretary of the National Union of Rail, Maritime and Transport Workers (RMT) trade union

Titanic - Dock, Wharf, Riverside, and General Workers Union statement, 1912. Artist: Unknown. Stock Photo

RMW7F5E6–Titanic - Dock, Wharf, Riverside, and General Workers Union statement, 1912. Artist: Unknown.

RMB5AXJP–Transport House, Belfast, headquarters of Unite (formerly TGWU/Amacus)

Mick Lynch, Secretary-General of the National Union of Rail, Maritime and Transport Workers (RMT), arrives at the RMT Trade Union office, Union House, Stock Photo

RM2JFHW7N–Mick Lynch, Secretary-General of the National Union of Rail, Maritime and Transport Workers (RMT), arrives at the RMT Trade Union office, Union House,

London, UK. 31 August 2022. A general view at the Save London Transport Rally at TUC Headquarters. Organised by the National Union of Rail, Maritime and Transport Workers (RMT), the rally is in solidarity with transport workers and their demand for additional Government funding to support the capital’s public transport system. Credit: Stephen Chung / Alamy Live News Stock Photo

RM2JTN5KE–London, UK. 31 August 2022. A general view at the Save London Transport Rally at TUC Headquarters. Organised by the National Union of Rail, Maritime and Transport Workers (RMT), the rally is in solidarity with transport workers and their demand for additional Government funding to support the capital’s public transport system. Credit: Stephen Chung / Alamy Live News

T.U.C. Douglas, Isle of Man 1953. Arthur Deakin Secretary of the Transport and General Workers Union. September 1953 D5569 Stock Photo

RMB54TN5–T.U.C. Douglas, Isle of Man 1953. Arthur Deakin Secretary of the Transport and General Workers Union. September 1953 D5569

Jack Dromey of the TGWU (Transport and General Workers Union) held a news conference about the closure or rescue package of Bishopton Royal Ordnance factory in Renfrewshire, Scotland, where moves are under way to secure the future of a munitions factory. * scheduled for closure with the loss of 300 jobs. Stock Photo

RMG4JHFJ–Jack Dromey of the TGWU (Transport and General Workers Union) held a news conference about the closure or rescue package of Bishopton Royal Ordnance factory in Renfrewshire, Scotland, where moves are under way to secure the future of a munitions factory. * scheduled for closure with the loss of 300 jobs.

Mick Lynch, General Secretary of the National Union of Rail, Maritime and Transport Workers (RMT) speaking to a crowd of striking postal workers at a Stock Photo

RM2JT0K5R–Mick Lynch, General Secretary of the National Union of Rail, Maritime and Transport Workers (RMT) speaking to a crowd of striking postal workers at a

The Transport and General Workers Union Convalescent Home, Littleport, East Cambridgeshire, within the Isle of Ely, Cambridgeshire, England Stock Photo

RM2K63Y5G–The Transport and General Workers Union Convalescent Home, Littleport, East Cambridgeshire, within the Isle of Ely, Cambridgeshire, England

'A group of workers from ''J. G. Ingram and Son, The London India Rubber Works'' in the London district of Hackney Wick strike for higher wages. Several female workers are dancing in the streets.' Stock Photo

RM2DBHT4K–'A group of workers from ''J. G. Ingram and Son, The London India Rubber Works'' in the London district of Hackney Wick strike for higher wages. Several female workers are dancing in the streets.'

Transport and General Workers Union sign on a brick building. TGWU. UK Stock Photo

RMC25FRB–Transport and General Workers Union sign on a brick building. TGWU. UK

Dublin, Ireland - 10 March, 2019. Old Irish Transport & General Workers Union Band banner displayed in Liberty Hall. Stock Photo

RFT90E6T–Dublin, Ireland - 10 March, 2019. Old Irish Transport & General Workers Union Band banner displayed in Liberty Hall.

Union leaders leave after Japan boycott conference. A joint conference of the General Council of the Trade Union Congress and the executives of the Socialist Party and of the Parliamentary Socialist Party about 60 delegates in all took place at Transport House, Smith Square, to decide the policy of 5 million British workers in handling goods to and from Japan. Photo shows, Mr Robert Spence , of the National Union of seamen (left) and Mr John Marchbank of the National Union of Railwaymen, discussing the conference. After the meeting. 7 January 1938 Stock Photo

RM2BW2880–Union leaders leave after Japan boycott conference. A joint conference of the General Council of the Trade Union Congress and the executives of the Socialist Party and of the Parliamentary Socialist Party about 60 delegates in all took place at Transport House, Smith Square, to decide the policy of 5 million British workers in handling goods to and from Japan. Photo shows, Mr Robert Spence , of the National Union of seamen (left) and Mr John Marchbank of the National Union of Railwaymen, discussing the conference. After the meeting. 7 January 1938

Middle class volunteers to provide basic services such as rail signals during the The UK General Strike lasted nine days (May 3 to 12, 1926). The strike resulted in defeat for the unions. A long confrontation in the coal industry, with strikes and lockouts, had made no progress. To support the 800,000 striking miners the unions called out 1,750,000 workers. The government was well prepared. Stock Photo

RMDYEHTE–Middle class volunteers to provide basic services such as rail signals during the The UK General Strike lasted nine days (May 3 to 12, 1926). The strike resulted in defeat for the unions. A long confrontation in the coal industry, with strikes and lockouts, had made no progress. To support the 800,000 striking miners the unions called out 1,750,000 workers. The government was well prepared.

Cesar Chavez stands in front of 'The Delano Bell' mosaic, a gift from the Transport and General Workers Union of Great Britain t Stock Photo

RMBTJDJ6–Cesar Chavez stands in front of 'The Delano Bell' mosaic, a gift from the Transport and General Workers Union of Great Britain t

RM2KHT8AJ–Westminster, London, UK. 24th Nov, 2022. Mick Lynch arrives. In an effort to prevent announced transport strikes in the period leading up to Christmas, Transport Secretary Mark Harper meets with the General Secretary of the National Union of Rail, Maritime and Transport Workers (RMT) Mick Lynch today to avoid potential holiday transport chaos. The meeting is held at the Department for Transport. Credit: Imageplotter/Alamy Live News

London 17th July 2019 A parliamentary lobby by the Rail Maritime and Transport workers union on behalf of the Royal Fleet Auxiliary seafarers over below inflation pay rises. Pictured, Mick Cash General Secretary of the RMT Credit Ian Davidson/Alamy Live News Stock Photo

RMW3R74A–London 17th July 2019 A parliamentary lobby by the Rail Maritime and Transport workers union on behalf of the Royal Fleet Auxiliary seafarers over below inflation pay rises. Pictured, Mick Cash General Secretary of the RMT Credit Ian Davidson/Alamy Live News

1950s, historical, employees in the print room using printing presses at the paint making factory of Mander Brothers, Wolverhampton, England, UK. In this era, Manders was a leading British industrial company with interests in paints and inks as well as other products. With its roots dating back to the 18th century, the company had always taken the welfare of its employees very seriously and in 1931 Mander Brothers was the first British company to introduce the 40-hour week through an historic agreement with Ernest Bevin, then general secretary of the Transport and General Workers' Union. Stock Photo

RM2DD67PR–1950s, historical, employees in the print room using printing presses at the paint making factory of Mander Brothers, Wolverhampton, England, UK. In this era, Manders was a leading British industrial company with interests in paints and inks as well as other products. With its roots dating back to the 18th century, the company had always taken the welfare of its employees very seriously and in 1931 Mander Brothers was the first British company to introduce the 40-hour week through an historic agreement with Ernest Bevin, then general secretary of the Transport and General Workers' Union.

Mar. 03, 1981 - Biography of''Ernest Bevin: Unskilled labourer and world Statesman''.: The publication of Marks Stephens' biography of Ernest Bevin by the Transport and General Workers' Union was launched today at the Bloomsbury Centre Hotel. It is short account of the life and achievements of the Union founder, Ernest Bevin, and it celebrates the century of his birth in the Somerset Village of Winsford on March 7th 1881. This marks the first attempt by a union to enter the field of publishing under its imprint with a book for the general public Stock Photo

RME11Y3A–Mar. 03, 1981 - Biography of''Ernest Bevin: Unskilled labourer and world Statesman''.: The publication of Marks Stephens' biography of Ernest Bevin by the Transport and General Workers' Union was launched today at the Bloomsbury Centre Hotel. It is short account of the life and achievements of the Union founder, Ernest Bevin, and it celebrates the century of his birth in the Somerset Village of Winsford on March 7th 1881. This marks the first attempt by a union to enter the field of publishing under its imprint with a book for the general public

RM2KJ9TW0–Palace Theatre, Westcliff on Sea, Essex, UK. 24th Nov, 2022. Representatives took to the stage of the Palace Theatre to protest against UK government policy and the cost-of-living crisis. Enough is Enough is a campaign founded by trade unions and community organisations to push back against rising bills, low wages, food poverty, low quality housing and what they claim is a society run only for the wealthy. Speakers included Eddie Dempsey, assistant general secretary of the National Union of Rail, Maritime and Transport Workers (RMT) trade union

Banner of the RMT, the Rail, Maritime and Transport Workers Union during a national strike carried on a protest against the cost of living crisis Stock Photo

RF2KDKJA3–Banner of the RMT, the Rail, Maritime and Transport Workers Union during a national strike carried on a protest against the cost of living crisis

BELFAST 30/11/2011 - Peter Bunting, ICTU Stock Photo

RMC9E7D9–BELFAST 30/11/2011 - Peter Bunting, ICTU

RM2JFHW7P–Mick Lynch, Secretary-General of the National Union of Rail, Maritime and Transport Workers (RMT), arrives at the RMT Trade Union office, Union House,

RM2JTN5JT–London, UK. 31 August 2022. A general view at the Save London Transport Rally at TUC Headquarters. Organised by the National Union of Rail, Maritime and Transport Workers (RMT), the rally is in solidarity with transport workers and their demand for additional Government funding to support the capital’s public transport system. Credit: Stephen Chung / Alamy Live News

T.U.C. Douglas, Isle of Man 1953. Arthur Deakin Secretary of the Transport and General Workers Union. September 1953 D5569-004 Stock Photo

RMB54TN3–T.U.C. Douglas, Isle of Man 1953. Arthur Deakin Secretary of the Transport and General Workers Union. September 1953 D5569-004

cricket - TUC General Council v The Press - Blackpool. Moss Evans, general secretary of the Transport and General Workers Union, shows off his bowling skills Stock Photo

RMGCJMMT–cricket - TUC General Council v The Press - Blackpool. Moss Evans, general secretary of the Transport and General Workers Union, shows off his bowling skills

RM2JTP4D7–Mick Lynch, General Secretary of the National Union of Rail, Maritime and Transport Workers (RMT) speaking to a crowd of striking postal workers at a

Cartoon sketch of a society lady helping out during the General Strike, accompanied by her pet poodle. In support of a strike by coal miners over the issue of threatened wage cuts, the Trades Union Congress called a General Strike in early May 1926. The strike only involved certain key industrial sectors (docks, electricity, gas, railways) but, in the face of well-organised government emergency measures and lack of real public support, it collapsed after nine days. The Sketch and other ILN magazines produced emergency numbers and reported on the organisation of canteens for transport workers, Stock Photo

RM2M3K73R–Cartoon sketch of a society lady helping out during the General Strike, accompanied by her pet poodle. In support of a strike by coal miners over the issue of threatened wage cuts, the Trades Union Congress called a General Strike in early May 1926. The strike only involved certain key industrial sectors (docks, electricity, gas, railways) but, in the face of well-organised government emergency measures and lack of real public support, it collapsed after nine days. The Sketch and other ILN magazines produced emergency numbers and reported on the organisation of canteens for transport workers,

Transport House Belfast was designed by J.J. Brennan and built in 1959 Stock Photo

RMM27HDM–Transport House Belfast was designed by J.J. Brennan and built in 1959

Cesar Chavez stands in front of 'The Delano Bell' mosaic, a gift from the Transport and General Workers Union of Great Britain Stock Photo

RMCWA5PY–Cesar Chavez stands in front of 'The Delano Bell' mosaic, a gift from the Transport and General Workers Union of Great Britain

Passers-by stand in front of posters recruiting voluntary workers for the railroad as strike breakers during the London general strike. Stock Photo

RM2DBHT45–Passers-by stand in front of posters recruiting voluntary workers for the railroad as strike breakers during the London general strike.

MP at Japan boycott conference in London. A joint conference of the General Council of the Trade Union Congress and the executives of the Socialist Party and of the Parliamentary Socialist Party about 60 delegates in all took place at Transport House, Smith Square, to decide the policy of 5 million British workers in handling goods to and from Japan. Photo shows, Mr Arthur Greenwood, MP, (left) and Mr George Latham, Treasurer of the Labour Party, arriving at transport house for the conference. 7 January 1938 Stock Photo

RM2BW287W–MP at Japan boycott conference in London. A joint conference of the General Council of the Trade Union Congress and the executives of the Socialist Party and of the Parliamentary Socialist Party about 60 delegates in all took place at Transport House, Smith Square, to decide the policy of 5 million British workers in handling goods to and from Japan. Photo shows, Mr Arthur Greenwood, MP, (left) and Mr George Latham, Treasurer of the Labour Party, arriving at transport house for the conference. 7 January 1938

RMDYEHTF–Middle class volunteers to provide basic services such as rail signals during the The UK General Strike lasted nine days (May 3 to 12, 1926). The strike resulted in defeat for the unions. A long confrontation in the coal industry, with strikes and lockouts, had made no progress. To support the 800,000 striking miners the unions called out 1,750,000 workers. The government was well prepared.

Frances O'Grady,General secretary of the TUC,speaks at the 148th TUC conference in Brighton Stock Photo

RMGXA78M–Frances O'Grady,General secretary of the TUC,speaks at the 148th TUC conference in Brighton

RM2KHT8AP–Westminster, London, UK. 24th Nov, 2022. Mick Lynch arrives. In an effort to prevent announced transport strikes in the period leading up to Christmas, Transport Secretary Mark Harper meets with the General Secretary of the National Union of Rail, Maritime and Transport Workers (RMT) Mick Lynch today to avoid potential holiday transport chaos. The meeting is held at the Department for Transport. Credit: Imageplotter/Alamy Live News

RMW3R74G–London 17th July 2019 A parliamentary lobby by the Rail Maritime and Transport workers union on behalf of the Royal Fleet Auxiliary seafarers over below inflation pay rises. 'Fair pay for the RFA' banner with John Spellar MP (centre) and Mick Cash, General Secretary of the RMT on his right Credit Ian Davidson/Alamy Live News

The front entrance to the Transport and General Workers' Union Central Office (Unite), Holborn, London. Feb 2009 Stock Photo

RMB8RFE7–The front entrance to the Transport and General Workers' Union Central Office (Unite), Holborn, London. Feb 2009

Jul. 25, 1968 - Mr. Harry Nicholas selected as general Secretary of the Labour Party: Photo Shows Yesterday's picture of Mr. Harry Nicholas, 63-year old assistant general secretary of the Transport and General Worker's Union, who was selected as General Secretary of the Labour Party. Stock Photo

RME0Y4DR–Jul. 25, 1968 - Mr. Harry Nicholas selected as general Secretary of the Labour Party: Photo Shows Yesterday's picture of Mr. Harry Nicholas, 63-year old assistant general secretary of the Transport and General Worker's Union, who was selected as General Secretary of the Labour Party.

RM2KJA2JT–Palace Theatre, Westcliff on Sea, Essex, UK. 24th Nov, 2022. Representatives took to the stage of the Palace Theatre to protest against UK government policy and the cost-of-living crisis. Enough is Enough is a campaign founded by trade unions and community organisations to push back against rising bills, low wages, food poverty, low quality housing and what they claim is a society run only for the wealthy. Speakers included Eddie Dempsey, assistant general secretary of the National Union of Rail, Maritime and Transport Workers (RMT) trade union

Moscow, Russia. 15 December, 2023. Russian Union of Railway Workers and Transport Builders chairman listens to President Vladimir Putin deliver remarks during the 4th Railway Congress at the Luzhniki Olympic Complex, December 15, 2023 in Moscow, Russia. Credit: Mikhael Klimentyev/Kremlin Pool/Alamy Live News Stock Photo

RM2TD236R–Moscow, Russia. 15 December, 2023. Russian Union of Railway Workers and Transport Builders chairman listens to President Vladimir Putin deliver remarks during the 4th Railway Congress at the Luzhniki Olympic Complex, December 15, 2023 in Moscow, Russia. Credit: Mikhael Klimentyev/Kremlin Pool/Alamy Live News

27/03/2016, Belfast, Northern Ireland. A woman dressed in an Irish Citizen Army uniform from 1916 takes part in the centenary commemeration of the Easter Rising. Stock Photo

RM2J27KTW–27/03/2016, Belfast, Northern Ireland. A woman dressed in an Irish Citizen Army uniform from 1916 takes part in the centenary commemeration of the Easter Rising.

RM2JFHW7T–Mick Lynch, Secretary-General of the National Union of Rail, Maritime and Transport Workers (RMT), arrives at the RMT Trade Union office, Union House,

London, UK. 31 August 2022. Mick Lynch, RMT General Secretary, speaks at the Save London Transport Rally at TUC Headquarters. Organised by the National Union of Rail, Maritime and Transport Workers (RMT), the rally is in solidarity with transport workers and their demand for additional Government funding to support the capital’s public transport system. Credit: Stephen Chung / Alamy Live News Stock Photo

RM2JTN4H7–London, UK. 31 August 2022. Mick Lynch, RMT General Secretary, speaks at the Save London Transport Rally at TUC Headquarters. Organised by the National Union of Rail, Maritime and Transport Workers (RMT), the rally is in solidarity with transport workers and their demand for additional Government funding to support the capital’s public transport system. Credit: Stephen Chung / Alamy Live News

TGWU Union leader Barney Ward leaves Transport House for the last time. 20th October 1983. Stock Photo

RMETP563–TGWU Union leader Barney Ward leaves Transport House for the last time. 20th October 1983.

MG Rover Crisis - Longbridge Plant. Tony Woodley of the Transport and General workers Union. Stock Photo

RMG81HPG–MG Rover Crisis - Longbridge Plant. Tony Woodley of the Transport and General workers Union.

RM2JTP4N8–Mick Lynch, General Secretary of the National Union of Rail, Maritime and Transport Workers (RMT) speaking to a crowd of striking postal workers at a

Ernest Bevin (1881 - 1951), joined the Dockers' Union and by the age of 30 was one of its paid officials. When Ben Tillett and Harry Gosling formed the National Transport Workers' Federation (NTWF) Bevin was elected to its executive. By 1921 over 32 separate unions had joined together to form the Transport & General Workers Union (TGWU). Bevin was elected general secretary, a post he was to hold for the next nineteen years. He was also a member of the General Council of the Trade Union Congress between 1925 and 1940. Considered to be a moderate by more militant trade unionists, Bevin was opp Stock Photo

RM2M3K75P–Ernest Bevin (1881 - 1951), joined the Dockers' Union and by the age of 30 was one of its paid officials. When Ben Tillett and Harry Gosling formed the National Transport Workers' Federation (NTWF) Bevin was elected to its executive. By 1921 over 32 separate unions had joined together to form the Transport & General Workers Union (TGWU). Bevin was elected general secretary, a post he was to hold for the next nineteen years. He was also a member of the General Council of the Trade Union Congress between 1925 and 1940. Considered to be a moderate by more militant trade unionists, Bevin was opp

Transport and general Workers Union building TGWU Transport House, London Stock Photo

RMB1BGHK–Transport and general Workers Union building TGWU Transport House, London

RFT93B0C–Dublin, Ireland - 10 March, 2019. Old Irish Transport & General Workers Union Band banner displayed in Liberty Hall.

During the general strike in London, a volunteer bus driver is driving a double-decker bus instead of the striking workers. Stock Photo

RM2DBHT2D–During the general strike in London, a volunteer bus driver is driving a double-decker bus instead of the striking workers.

Bus delegates meet in London to consider strike action . A meeting of bus delegates of the transport And General Workers Union was held at the Woodberry Hall, Green Lane, Stoke Newington, when it was expected that final endorsement of strike action would be given following the complete failure of the negotiations which have been proceeding all the week. Photo shows, delegates leaving after the meeting. Ernest Bevan (left) is on left with glasses. 30 April 1937 Stock Photo

RM2BW1XYT–Bus delegates meet in London to consider strike action . A meeting of bus delegates of the transport And General Workers Union was held at the Woodberry Hall, Green Lane, Stoke Newington, when it was expected that final endorsement of strike action would be given following the complete failure of the negotiations which have been proceeding all the week. Photo shows, delegates leaving after the meeting. Ernest Bevan (left) is on left with glasses. 30 April 1937

Workers walk or are transported to work during the The UK General Strike lasted nine days (May 3 to 12, 1926). The strike resulted in defeat for the unions. A long confrontation in the coal industry, with strikes and lockouts, had made no progress. To support the 800,000 striking miners the unions called out 1,750,000 workers. The government was well prepared and used middle class volunteers to provide basic services. Stock Photo

RMDYEHT5–Workers walk or are transported to work during the The UK General Strike lasted nine days (May 3 to 12, 1926). The strike resulted in defeat for the unions. A long confrontation in the coal industry, with strikes and lockouts, had made no progress. To support the 800,000 striking miners the unions called out 1,750,000 workers. The government was well prepared and used middle class volunteers to provide basic services.

Brighton, UK. 11th Sep, 2017. John Hannett (L), General Secretary of the Union of Shop, Distributive and Allied Workers USDAW, and Mick Cash, National Union of Rail, Maritime and Transport Workers RMT Union, attend the Trades Union Congress TUC conference 2017 in Brighton, UK, Monday September 11, 2017. Credit: Luke MacGregor/Alamy Live News Stock Photo

RMK64J3B–Brighton, UK. 11th Sep, 2017. John Hannett (L), General Secretary of the Union of Shop, Distributive and Allied Workers USDAW, and Mick Cash, National Union of Rail, Maritime and Transport Workers RMT Union, attend the Trades Union Congress TUC conference 2017 in Brighton, UK, Monday September 11, 2017. Credit: Luke MacGregor/Alamy Live News

RM2KHT896–Westminster, London, UK. 24th Nov, 2022. Mick Lynch arrives. In an effort to prevent announced transport strikes in the period leading up to Christmas, Transport Secretary Mark Harper meets with the General Secretary of the National Union of Rail, Maritime and Transport Workers (RMT) Mick Lynch today to avoid potential holiday transport chaos. The meeting is held at the Department for Transport. Credit: Imageplotter/Alamy Live News

London, UK. 16th March 2023. RMT (Rail, Maritime and Transport workers union) general secretary Mick Lynch joins the picket at Euston Station as rail workers stage fresh strikes. Credit: Vuk Valcic/Alamy Live News Stock Photo

RM2PEN79E–London, UK. 16th March 2023. RMT (Rail, Maritime and Transport workers union) general secretary Mick Lynch joins the picket at Euston Station as rail workers stage fresh strikes. Credit: Vuk Valcic/Alamy Live News

TRAFALGAR SQUARE, LONDON, UK. 1st May, 2024. Speaker Mick Lynch is the Secretary-general of the National Union of Rail, Maritime and Transport Workers migrants workers, pay equality and end the discrimination and racism., Credit: See Li/Picture Capital/Alamy Live News Stock Photo

RM2X4ARPB–TRAFALGAR SQUARE, LONDON, UK. 1st May, 2024. Speaker Mick Lynch is the Secretary-general of the National Union of Rail, Maritime and Transport Workers migrants workers, pay equality and end the discrimination and racism., Credit: See Li/Picture Capital/Alamy Live News

Jun. 06, 1969 - Special Trades Union Congress At Croydon Delegated Are Confronted By Demonstrators: As delegates arrived for the Special Trades Union Congress at Fairfield Hall, Croydon, today, they were confronted by demonstrators protesting against Mrs Castle's Bill. Photo Shows: Frank Cousins, Transport and General Workers Union - Speaking from the rostrum at Fairfield Hall, Croydon today. Stock Photo

RME0Y9G4–Jun. 06, 1969 - Special Trades Union Congress At Croydon Delegated Are Confronted By Demonstrators: As delegates arrived for the Special Trades Union Congress at Fairfield Hall, Croydon, today, they were confronted by demonstrators protesting against Mrs Castle's Bill. Photo Shows: Frank Cousins, Transport and General Workers Union - Speaking from the rostrum at Fairfield Hall, Croydon today.

Statue of Jim Larkin in Dublin, Ireland Stock Photo

RMT6BWNY–Statue of Jim Larkin in Dublin, Ireland

Moscow, Russia. 15 December, 2023. Russian President Vladimir Putin, center, sits alongside Russian Railways CEO Oleg Belozerov, left, and Russian Trade Union of Railway Workers and Transport Builders chairman Sergei Chernogayev, right, during the 4th Railway Congress at the Luzhniki Olympic Complex, December 15, 2023 in Moscow, Russia. Credit: Mikhael Klimentyev/Kremlin Pool/Alamy Live News Stock Photo

RM2TD236F–Moscow, Russia. 15 December, 2023. Russian President Vladimir Putin, center, sits alongside Russian Railways CEO Oleg Belozerov, left, and Russian Trade Union of Railway Workers and Transport Builders chairman Sergei Chernogayev, right, during the 4th Railway Congress at the Luzhniki Olympic Complex, December 15, 2023 in Moscow, Russia. Credit: Mikhael Klimentyev/Kremlin Pool/Alamy Live News

Bronze statue of James Larkin, founder of the Irish Transport & General Workers Union, 1909, in the Cathedral Quarter in Belfast Stock Photo

RMC896E1–Bronze statue of James Larkin, founder of the Irish Transport & General Workers Union, 1909, in the Cathedral Quarter in Belfast

RM2JFHW7R–Mick Lynch, Secretary-General of the National Union of Rail, Maritime and Transport Workers (RMT), arrives at the RMT Trade Union office, Union House,

RM2JTN4HE–London, UK. 31 August 2022. Mick Lynch, RMT General Secretary, speaks at the Save London Transport Rally at TUC Headquarters. Organised by the National Union of Rail, Maritime and Transport Workers (RMT), the rally is in solidarity with transport workers and their demand for additional Government funding to support the capital’s public transport system. Credit: Stephen Chung / Alamy Live News

Strikers at Stratford Town Hall with Arthur Deakin, General Secretary of The Transport and General Workers Union after they told him they would not return to work. 11th January 1947. Stock Photo

RM2HHW34E–Strikers at Stratford Town Hall with Arthur Deakin, General Secretary of The Transport and General Workers Union after they told him they would not return to work. 11th January 1947.

British Prime Minister Tony Blair and Chancellor Gordon Brown, after talks at the Transport and General Workers Union offices. Stock Photo

RMG828HY–British Prime Minister Tony Blair and Chancellor Gordon Brown, after talks at the Transport and General Workers Union offices.

Mick Lynch, General Secretary of the National Union of Rail, Maritime and Transport Workers (RMT) before speaking to a crowd of striking postal worker Stock Photo

RM2JT0JYA–Mick Lynch, General Secretary of the National Union of Rail, Maritime and Transport Workers (RMT) before speaking to a crowd of striking postal worker

Lady Betty Butler (left) and Miss Collett Doughty armed with large frying pans; part of an organised response to the General Strike where canteens were set up in Hyde Park, London and staffed by well-known society ladies, in order to feed the food supply transport workers. In support of a strike by coal miners over the issue of threatened wage cuts, the Trades Union Congress called a General Strike in early May 1926. The strike only involved certain key industrial sectors (docks, electricity, gas, railways) but, in the face of well-organised government emergency measures and lack of real publi Stock Photo

RM2M3K72T–Lady Betty Butler (left) and Miss Collett Doughty armed with large frying pans; part of an organised response to the General Strike where canteens were set up in Hyde Park, London and staffed by well-known society ladies, in order to feed the food supply transport workers. In support of a strike by coal miners over the issue of threatened wage cuts, the Trades Union Congress called a General Strike in early May 1926. The strike only involved certain key industrial sectors (docks, electricity, gas, railways) but, in the face of well-organised government emergency measures and lack of real publi

RMHT3D3B–Titanic - Dock, Wharf, Riverside, and General Workers Union statement, 1912. Artist: Unknown.

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