Let’s do quick math. If an RMT works 80 hours a week, they make less per hour than a barista. A barista can say, “Sorry, we’re out of oat milk.” An RMT can’t say, “Sorry, your pacemaker is out of batteries.”
The union calculated that one RMT covers three entire hospitals. Three! That’s like one person trying to fix all the toilets at a water park. During a busy day.
No wonder they’re cranky. They literally keep us alive while running on fumes.
Why You Should Care (Even If You’re Not a Robot)
This isn’t some boring labor dispute. It’s about your grandmother. When her hip replacement surgery gets delayed because the X-ray machine is broken, an overworked RMT is the reason.
And here’s the kicker: RMTs are invisible. You never see them. They lurk in basements and boiler rooms. They’re like the ninjas of healthcare. But ninjas need sleep too.
The June strikes actually worked. After five days, management agreed to cap shifts at 14 hours. With a mandatory 90-minute nap break. Progress!
More journeys to be affected by industrial action as RMT and ASLEF
