Keep up the good work! PS Tardigrades are microscopic eight-legged animals. Tardigrades can go up to 30 years without food or water. They can also live at temperatures as cold as absolute zero or above boiling, at pressures six times that of the ocean’s deepest trenches, and in the vacuum of space. But this is nothing in comparison to the survival skills of the inept, incompetent, unpopular Tory party who have the ability to cling to power like a leech to a main artery...
Love what u do,at Politics Joe,.u r always on the right side of history..im going to enjoy this 😉,the legend, that is Mick Lynch, put the daily mail rag in in its place.🥰 & the fact he can't abide farage.,.makes my day😁
I sincerely hope that when he's fought this fight to its conclusion, he would consider going into politics and supporting wholesale systemic change. By forming a new political party with other morally responsible, empathetic free thinkers; a party that focuses on doing right by the majority of working people in this country. Not just the super rich. 99% of the UK population are sick and tired of being shit on by the 1% of immoral, profit above all, elitist zealots that have stolen our democracy and turned it into a blatant plutocratic mess. #TIMEFORCHANGE
@@aderiley6592 Have you worked on the railways? I diid in the 70s and these commie Union Leaders were a scourge of the NUR and ASLEF which resulted in many job losses. Be careful what you wish for.
We’ve got MPs in this country getting paid 82k, 250k expenses getting there gas/electric bills payed for them, claiming amazon/Netflix on expenses, claiming Christmas parties on expenses telling the plebs they can’t have a pay deal, and there’s people out there think this is right, what a sad world we live in🤬
Some people are very easily led by the media and those that they think represent them. Then others are just completely apathetic to the struggles of others and do not care. They only begin slabbering when they are inconvenienced.
@@david-pb4bi Is this the same Starmer who was an arch Remainer and now is a champion of Brexit working. Plus he still won't commit to a definition of what a female is. He's not fit to lace Mick Lynch's boots.
@@david-pb4bi My point is that you're trying to blow smoke up Starmers arse when he's a completely useless opposition PM in waiting. As per the original comment, the current crop of MP's are woeful.
Ask him a straight question, get a straight answer, and stay until all the questions have been asked. Our members of parliament could learn a lot form Mr. Lynch.
they can't learn it because they already know they should, but answering honestly and answering everything would be bad for what they want because they'd reveal how shitty they are
@@johnou.k.3780 I didn't suggest they can. I was making a comparison with Mr. Lynch' clear and concise answers to ALL the questions he was asked, something politicians seem to struggle with..
The reason Mick is so well informed and eloquent is because he has spent his life working actual jobs and in the process learned how to argue. Politicians typically don't have real lives before entering the world of politics and thus never learn how to argue, they get taught how to lie.
Labour Party logic: You can change the climate by throwing soup at paintings, there are 73 different genders, homophobia is wrong unless it involves homosexual men being killed in the name of Islam, anyone who is against Muslim rape gangs or terrorism is racist but there is nothing wrong with annihilating the state of Israel and killing all the Jews and anyone who doesn't want to live under sharia law is a Nazi. Even if you are a Jewish, autistic lesbian, you are a Nazi. Children shouldn't play with conkers because they are dangerous but terrorism is perfectly safe. Even though I am a man I am so effeminate that I have women's logic.
I think the effect is as you describe, but the causes are different. A lot of politicians have actual jobs before they enter politics, but once they sign up to represent a party they are subject to multiple conflicting loyalties and constraints. For most of them that results in them developing the ability to hold conflicting view on things and to lose sight of what they themselves believe (or once believed) and the overall result of that is - as you suggest - that they are often conflicted and can't make decisions or that they are forced to implement party policies that they disagree with and therefore are very half-hearted about things. The political life can have three outcomes. One, they get heavily into it and realise what a no-win thing it is at a personal level and they get out. Two, they decide that having their snouts in the trough is worth swallowing any integrity they had and live with the self-loathing that must bring or three, they find a way to be a tolerated sniper inside, but slightly outside the system (Tony Benn and Ken Clarke are notable examples).
@@alanmusicman3385 A real job is one using physical and intellectual skills, not banking, PR or writing a column in a right wing rag. A real job gives you a perspective on working conditions, safety risks, and real stress, especially in healthcare
@@Neil070 True enough - in modern times a lot of them go straight from college or University and into politics, but those who have had jobs do tend to be as you describe. The only two I can remember being the exception (though there will be others) were Dennis Skinner who had been a miner and Alan Johnson who had worked as a postman (I remembered the latter cos that's exactly the job I drifted into when I left secondary school!).
@@DrMontague There is a fair argument for voting to leave the EU. Mick lynch did not for brexit for the same reasons that bojo did. Bojo did it for popularity and to appease the right wing immigration scare mongerers. Mick lynch would have voted for brexit so that we could have control of industries and regulations for workers in England, in a sense a first step to nationalising certain industries.
Mick Lynch consistently has clear, factual answers to any question that is thrown at him. So refreshing compared to politicians who can never answer a question with a straight or honest answer.
It's not only that, Mich Lynch and possibly NetworkRail are the only ones that accept responsibility for coming to a resolution. No one else is doing anything.
The media are largely to blame for our situation. They should report with plurality and challenge government misinformation. Workers produce the goods, build the houses, build the roads, transport the goods, heal the sick, repair what's broken, provide the services, work out the balance sheets, fight the wars, manage, clean and protect society. We provide the dual roles in the economy of worker/taxpayer, producer and consumer, service provider and service user. We are collateral, cannon fodder and consumers. Why do we live in poverty while the rich siphon our taxes and provide little use to society?
@@ennbee2051 Agreed, Tardigrades are microscopic eight-legged animals. Tardigrades can go up to 30 years without food or water. They can also live at temperatures as cold as absolute zero or above boiling, at pressures six times that of the ocean’s deepest trenches, and in the vacuum of space. But this is nothing in comparison to the survival skills of the inept, incompetent, unpopular Tory party who have the ability to cling to power like a leech to a main artery...
Yes they are, but their too big and powerful to take down, that scum Murdock been choosing the party in Britain for 40 years, and the slag is an Australian
Why? because people haven't been thinking the right way, and have coperated with many dynamics going this way for a long time, coperation can be another form of permission. Think the right way, coperate with nothing but what will reasonably lead to prosperity for all. And things won't be so inverted.
An incredibly intelligible and well-reasoned man, answering every single question directly and without equivocation. No 'ums, no 'errs and with total focus on both workers and rail users. This is the embodiment of confidence in a lifetime of learned knowledge. In addition, I am guessing his heart rate never goes above 60. Maximum respect.
@@dawnwilliams6061 do you not have an opinion on any person you don't know? What about those who you know a bit? We've seen him talk a lot over the last months and he is very clearly a mega-stand up guy Dawn. Our opinions are well-founded mate.
Love this man. Faces up to anything and anyone. He's clear, he's courteous, he's factual and it's hard to find anything thats a negative. The majority of workers are behind this strike because we are all being squeezed for the greed of profit.
Labour Party logic: You can change the climate by throwing soup at paintings, there are 73 different genders, homophobia is wrong unless it involves homosexual men being killed in the name of Islam, anyone who is against Muslim rape gangs or terrorism is racist but there is nothing wrong with annihilating the state of Israel and killing all the Jews and anyone who doesn't want to live under sharia law is a Nazi. Even if you are a Jewish, autistic lesbian, you are a Nazi. Children shouldn't play with conkers because they are dangerous but terrorism is perfectly safe. Even though I am a man I am so effeminate that I have women's logic.
Don't condemn all politicians. If you had said practically every Tory politician that would have been fair but to condemn all politicians is to remove all hope of anything better in the future.
@@gordonnorth5698Starmer is still running around the country pretending brexshit is a good idea so as not to upset the pig ignorant uneducated racist northern cnuts 🙄
Not just that; his body language is attentive and respectful, and his manner is open and shows appropriate levels of humour, even with reporters trying to trip him up.
Love that this boy can just stand there for as long as you want, giving clear, detailed answered with explicit reasoning and evidence and even the billionaire media lapdogs can't really do anything but nod and mumble, he's a genius at controlling the narrative by blunt open honesty. I'd imagine he's an absolute nightmare for the secretary of state.
I can’t imagine how difficult it is navigating such a hostile media environment, even when you’re 100% sure you’re right. It’s really impressive. I guess decades of arguing with your members openly is better than private education and some media training.
It really shows how slimy politicians are. All of their training is about avoiding answering any question, being vague and deceitful is at the heart of their game. Just watch any PMQs, you can play the game of counting how many questions remain unanswered, these rich people really don't give a single fuck for our society.
Mick Lynch is an inspirational leader not only for the RMT but for all of us who want to see an end to this vile kleptocracy which has overcome the UK. The transport minister has promised progress, don't hold your breath....
In America, this guy would probably end up 'having an accident'. What an inspiration it is to hear someone defend the position of regular working people so powerfully against a corrupt, incompetent and elitist government. Mr Lynch is a dangerous man and I hope that he goes far.
Since when has being an honest person been dangerous .Only because the apathetic public allow it to be seen so .The many brainwashed drips of the fascist Tory Press.
In America Mick Lynch would've already gotten what he asked for because Biden's NLRB has been very pro labour, it's why the rail strike in America didn't happen
The fact MIck never tries to dodge the question or leave early speaks volumes about the credibility of his responses. More power to all the striking unions merely trying to get pay settlements and working rights they deserve.
The only people arguing against democratic workers unions mobilising are Tories. Anyone who says otherwise are obviously lying because how can you argue with a democratic system more fair than our general elections.
I can't get my head around the fact that, even after Mick has explained the reasons for the strike in layman's terms, the press continue to ask the same questions as each other and continue to look at the strikes rather than the reasons for their necessity. What is the hold up, for God's sake? Mick et al have explained that pay/ working conditions/ safety are not even up to "adequate" levels. The Government and the train companies just need to thank him for pointing it out, rectify the situation and we all get on with our day. If they are not doing this, is it obviously because they put profit before safety and wellbeing. Why aren't the papers vilifying the government and rail companies over this? Oh that's right, vested interests and greed. But it looks like a growing portion of the general public are seeing through the BS at last. Keep it up, Mick!
Exactly what was going through my mind as well. These journalists are carrying the narrative of the Elitists and not interested in being reasonable or honest!
They've no actual interest in reporting his position. They just want a soundbite for the story Murdoch, Rothermere or the Barclays have already dictated to them.
Mick Lynch is a massive thorn in the side of Government as he knows his subject inside out, and is passionate and devoted to what he does. There aren't many politicians who can honestly claim the same.
Keep strong Mick ✊ 100% supporting Mick Lynch and Eddie Dempsey and all the striker's we need people like this to support and fight for the workers of the UK, if the Tories have their way all worker's rights will disappear 👍
I think the RMT in particular can support Brexit lol. The EU's push for free-market rail is absurd. Even the UK's crappy privatization involves subsidizing costly franchises with revenue from profitable ones. If an 'open access' operator can run trains anywhere, they can compete on the profitable ones and keep the change, further underfunding construction and services elsewhere. The Conservatives of course have been allowing more open-access operators anyway, but the EU would've required us to. Individual workers are probably still worse off for Brexit, but the rail industry as a whole can be better.
I think it's fair to say that one of the big reasons that public opinion has shifted in favour of supporting strikers, is due to Mick and his clear and simple communication. And I don't mean "simple" in a negative way, but communicating and explaining things in a way which the Common Man (and Woman) can udnerstand. There's no jargon, he stays on topic, and actually answers questions without diverting the interview to a slightly different scripted topic (which alot of politicans do - you'll notice that the vast majority of politicans do this - change the topic and resort to whataboutery, whilst avoiding the question). The other reason is obviously the cost of living emergency, but Mick has played a big part in this shift as well.
The irony is Mick Lynch and many of his member voted for bojo brexittttttttttt. they stabbed corbyn in the back. Lynch voted for tory scum, the scum who want to get rid of workers rights!
Agree completely, explaining something complicated in a simple way is an art. Also the way he balances different opinions of his members (not all of which he personally will agree with) without watering down the point is excellent
@@daveduck4315 I would agree with that but he did vote for bojo brexitttt, the very scum who want to smash trade unions and take away workers rights. Workers had rights whilst in the EU now they are going to be ripped up. It wouldn't surprise me if the Tories legislate to heavily fine the RMT if they keep going on strike.
I've worked on the railway since 1999 and I've never seen a worse government response to a simple pay negotiation I'd happily have a 6% pay rise I was an essential worker all through Covid risking my life doing my job as most of the UK looked like 28 days later, I wore the masks and I accepted in 2020 no pay rise but to be told last year and this year to have not paid me for all my service feels like a total betrayal from this government that gave themselves pay rises and even the Current Prime minister was having illegal parties whilst I was having to miss my family over a lockdown Christmas.
@Alan Partridge the railways are in the private sector. Unfortunately most of the companies supposedly running the railways are in it purely for profit.
@@wriggleroom1076 It's a peculiar sort of private sector where they can't take basic business decisions, like the pay they offer, or have any risk or competition though.
I work for Network Rail and hats off to Mr Mick Lynch, he has remained steadfast and always spoken the truth.. Staff know the internal message being sent by Network Rail and what Mick Lynch is saying is miles apart and that the government and Network Rail are the real crooks in this! Network Rail continue to p**s money down the drain on poor mid to senior level managers.. sick leave open to people joining from from first day.. vehicle fleet paying ridiculous amounts in fines.. courses for courses and paying 3rd party training.. HS2.. the list is endless… why does Network Rail have soo soo many senior execs on ridiculous salaries and benefits.. why is it the lower end salary are affected.. then people want to give Qatar a lecture on migrant workers? NHS/Education/Transport/Emergency services/ civil service all under paid! I salute you Mr Lynch
This guy is an incredible spokesperson. I'm massively inconvenienced by the rail strikes in December, yet here I am nodding as he speaks because he is making complete sense. I really wish we could get a Primer Minister that spoke with this no-nonsense, honest, brave style, special interests be damned.
Governments are always on the side of bosses. The irony is Mick Lynch and many of his member voted for bojo brexittttttttttt. they stabbed corbyn in the back.
We had a chance of that, but the media made up lies about him hating Jews because they were terrified he was going to take their unearned wealth away. Cunts, the lot of them.
@@DrMontague as much as i want to parrot your parroting, the end game is what we are talking about. at least come suggest solutions otherwise go and have a bojo
Most reporters: "why not be a useless doormat and give up" As a member of the public I can say unequivocally that they aren't speaking for me. Best of wishes to the rail staff.
Media is very selective about what it broadcasts with most requiring a brief news worthy quote to fit a sixty second briefing. All politicians face media barrages but we don’t see them in full. Lynch is answering a multitude of TV channels questions. You’ve drawn a fallacious conclusion from this piece.
No, and he never answered a question by starting, "Look, ..." the way politicians condescendingly do when they're fed up being asked the same question they've avoided many times before.
Shame he hasn't used these skills to negotiate a deal for his members. Instead they are losing money which they are unlikely to recover. That's the sad truth.
I honestly believe Mick would have a great chance of becoming the PM if he stood for elections. We definitely require someone like him to stand for the general electios ASAP.
I doubt it. The media will do to him what they done to Corbyn and masses of sheeple will believe it all. Corybn called for nationalisation. He was right all along especially how people are screaming for it now
Twenty years served as a Guard, I wish that we had a Mick Lynch back in my day. Before privatisation we were fired in 1993. At that time my take home pay was £104 a week and my mortgage was £200 a month. We worked 56 different shifts and had to compete for overtime just to survive. I learned my lesson and I think everybody should do what I did in 2007 when I stopped working altogether because it was financially impossible to continue.
@@anthonylulham3473 That's right Anthony and it was very hard to live on £53 a week, but at least I wasn't exhausted and having to pay out huge sums to keep a job. Jobs cost a lot of money to keep.
@@DrMontague I lived through the time when Heath was pushing to enter the common market. We knew that we shouldn't be joining but Heath was a greedy B'stard and wanted another yacht. There was a referendum to withdraw from the market back in the seventies and everybody voted to leave then, but they covered up the result.. When our currency lost its value by a hundred and forty pence to the pound, people faced the reality of this folly as they went into absolute poverty and couldn't pay their way anymore.
@@johngrant5448 And Liz Truss is to be given £115 000 a year for life and we are not in the EU! You need to read the history of the EU en.wikipedia.org/wiki/European_Economic_Community#History Further you insinuate that the workers had a wonderful standard of living before the eec or eu. our governments have always treated workers like shit. There is never any money because the multi billionaires have tax havens.
I've been watching union leaders and politicians closely for over 40 years and in my opinion Mick' s honesty and clarity are second to none.. One ambition I have left in life is to shake your hand.
The irony is Mick Lynch and many of his member voted for bojo brexittttttttttt. they stabbed corbyn in the back. I would call him a fcukin prat to his face!
The government is there to indoctrinate the workers that they must accept low wages and work long hours, The irony is Mick Lynch voted for bojo brexittttttttttt. He calling the scum he and many of his members voted in!
To the point, clear and intelligent. I wish I was in a union being represented by this man. He’s all over this and able to face any questions on any aspect. Fantastic. As for the questions from the press, many of them need to pull their bloody socks up. That question at the end was a stupid waste of time - it had been asked several times and fully answered already.
Except those that matter, otherwise he would have secured a deal for his members. Instead they are all losing money which they are very unlikely to recover.
Mick Lynch is an individual of intelligence and integrity tirelessly working for the union members and is streets ahead of the politicians and right wing media who do everything possible to undermine him. An awesome person.
The man stands there and takes on Every question and answers with ease and clarity and sometimes with humour a joy to watch because it's a breath of fresh air for once. No avoidance of the subject no matter what they Throw at him..
Massive fan of Mick Lynch. Seems like a super front man for a union. Very different to union leaders in the 70s and 80s! And he's super sharp too. Funny.
Refreshing to hear a public figure admit that they don't know the answer to a question, but then go into a detailed explanation of the relevant situation as they currently understand it. Fed up of politicians responding to the same challenge with 'well, what we have done is...' and then spouting utter twaddle until the interviewer interjects.
Excellent responses, articulate, concise and knows his stuff. Unfortunately a lot of employers work on the principle that employees are ignorant of employment law and try and play on people's lack of knowledge. This fella puts a lot of politicians to shame. Best of luck to you Mr Lynch.
The irony is Mick Lynch and many of his member voted for bojo brexittttttttttt. they stabbed corbyn in the back. Lynch voted for tory scum, the scum who want to get rid of workers rights!
I'm lost to what is happening. He's standing there answering all the questions put to him and not talking around them. I'm not used to this honesty. A real leader and hero. I wish he was leading the country
Very impressive articulacy and calm, thoughtful response to questions. When have you ever seen an MP/Cabinet minister give an actual answer to a question, instead we get side-stepping, disrespectful deviation. Mick is a breath of fresh air and the public must support people like him who are holding businesses and the Government to account. If it wasnt for people like him we would all be on zero hours contracts.
Once again, as clearly shown by their treatment of Mick Lynch, UK media shows which side they are on. This media is - and always has been - the biggest thorn that labour has endured. If uo wonder which side to be on, its a no brainer, to take the side UK media is not on.
When Labour does take power, it's time to turn the screw on these journalist c*nts. Happy to see most of them incarcerated if their articles are shown to be based on lies and deception.
Answers the questions without waffle or bullshit. made sure every one had a chance to ask a question, didn't duck or avoid any. Such a pity we don't have politicians like this.
Then he would have to support and defend the bosses! We could have had corbyn The irony is Mick Lynch and many of his member voted for bojo brexittttttttttt. they stabbed corbyn in the back.
@@DrMontague you do realise if Corbyn had been elected we’d be part of Russia, be overrun with even more illegals, more deaths with Covid as we’d still be in the EU , they were slow with the vaccine rollout and we would be bankrupt
I'll admit, I had no idea who Mick Lynch was before this week, but what a brilliant public speaker. I wish we had someone like him in the BMA (the doctor's union)
@@DrMontague i think something has gotten under your skin mate. i think you may need theraoy. i see you like the letter ttttttttttttttttttttttttttttttttttttttttttttttttttttttttttttttttttttttttttttttttttttttttttttttttttttttttttttt. stab stab stab. if he gets assassinated we know it was you
I'll fully admit that given I don't use the rail for transport (I live up north, not possible to get to my place of work by public transport), so it didn't always clock to high on my radar. I was aware that the previous strikes were happening, and that lots of people down south were having difficulty getting to work etc, but hadn't looked into it much further than that. I'm trying to become more engaged with politics etc recently though, hence why I ended up here.
The Rail Companies and the Rail Delivery Group cannot end the strike and cannot negotiate???? So the reason we are having all these issues is the Tory party?
It's actually hilarious and tragic just how much the journalists from right-wing rags stand out amongst the other members of the press - they even illicit laughter after they ask their dog whistle "questions". The sad thing is though that while the other reporters are in on the joke and understand the industry, the people who blindly consume that crap aren't. No doubt in tomorrow's papers they'll be running stories about how Mick has "ruined Christmas" and how strikers are "losing thousands of pounds", ignoring the fact that Mick just told him that they've overwhelmingly voted for the industrial action, and there'll be some bloated Keith red in the face with anger demanding that all strikers be shot.
Funny. Sure as darn it, that I see that sort of stuff with left wing rags and journalists as well. Nothing is balanced in MSM outlets anymore. Just narrative pushers.
Journalism has descended into opinion editorial rather than factual reporting. The sad reality is that too many, of all intellectual abilities, think they’re telling them the facts, not opinions, but many just want something to whine about or regurgitate to appear informed. When people regurgitate opinion journalism they cease to think for themselves or consider themselves far too busy to actually spend time critically appraising what is placed before them. On an overwhelming vote one doubts that. He’s representing RMT unionised workers only. But I guess six months in the public eye should see him rewarded with a hefty pay rise. I’m not sure it’s doing any favours to the rail sector. And if season tickets go up ridiculously the commuters will howl with pain as they’re paying for a percentage rise many rail workers don’t need. Pay needs a review but simplistic percentage rises across the board are pure stupidity. We need adult intervention to award pay increases where the less well paid are suffering the most. But I doubt any union boss is going to offend the better off members and the fee percentage they collect.
The Tories ALWAYS want to play the long game when it comes to strikes, they don't want a resolution and they're using all their influence in the media to try and paint Lynch and the striking workers as the villains.
This man is superb, speaks very intelligently & thoughtfully and is able for any question. He is consistently fronting up to the media while the rail companies & UK government are conspicuous by their absence in terms of facing the media on this issue from what I can see. I wonder why! Good luck in their efforts to secure a better future for members providing vital services.
I cannot believe the positivity around this guy, he keeps it real, he sticks to the story of what he's responsible for and use any exposure and popularity that he gains from his skills to serve his union. Absolutely legend.
Excellent, articulate, honest and truthful, so glad we have Mick Lynch as our RMT spokesperson. The government and the media need to understand the severity of what is happening to the railway industry. A very confident speaker, we back you Mick 100%. Thank you.😮
He's is the alpha capricorn. Enduring, focused, over bs and efficient. I wish our unions leaders in France could be half the man he is. Lots to be learned here, for every work force of every country. What is fought abroad is a win everywhere for every working class people.
The irony is Mick Lynch and many of his member voted for bojo brexittttttttttt. they stabbed corbyn in the back. Lynch voted for tory scum, the scum who want to get rid of workers rights!
Reporters always try to tip him over the edge as though he is attacking them personally but he never takes them on and always speaks the truth. He ran rings around Kay Burley, Piers Morgan, Richard Madeley etc…. Keep up the fantastic work Mick Eddie and the rest of your team 🙌🏻🙌🏻🙌🏻🙌🏻🙌🏻🙌🏻🙌🏻
If it wasn't for this video no one would know that meetings were cancelled last minute. That shows incompetency on their half. The poor media cover by most outlets is appealing.
@br5380 I’m a rep for the RMT and we all operate and conduct ourselves in the same way. The days of table banging and demanding are in the past. We all do research before our meetings and construct responses for anything put to us. We have a wonderful education centre that strives to train and educate us better than the people we are negotiating with.
Most of the media ask the same question "is the strike going to go on" and Mick has always maintained that it will from day one unless he gets positive results for his members. I don't understand how this guy keeps his cool
Yes, he's advocating for his members and has that agenda, (which I support as a member of the public), but when listening to him, I never doubt his transparency and his honesty. More power to you Mick
The irony is Mick Lynch and many of his member voted for bojo brexittttttttttt. they stabbed corbyn in the back. He voted for the tories who want to rip up workers rights.
@Awoke Awoke Yeah won't float in private sector where the majority of people work. Well it's good to see that a lyncher agrees that mass unskilled immigration could be a problem. The immigrants especially the new ones will take below minimum wage (many ways around it) and atrocious working conditions. Any idea what it's like to work in Pakistan? Lynch pretty much said he was all for immigration. Agency or not. They'll find their way into every unskilled and semi skilled job. The working man will be more fucked than ever. The two political parties have succeeded i fucking over the country it's like the 80s all over again. Thatcher was pro immigration btw as it would loosen union grip and reduce working wages. Ultimately lots of immigrants who have no interest in unions will leave Mr Lynch without a pedestal to stand upon.
@Awoke Awoke If you care about working class wages and working conditions you should also be concerned. It's not the government that employs people, it's businesses who will always use the cheapest and easiest labour or else they'll go bust. It's the most basic economics
Mick Lynch goes in on the Daily Mail: ua-cam.com/video/gPSez6Yz6iw/v-deo.html
Keep up the good work! PS Tardigrades are microscopic eight-legged animals. Tardigrades can go up to 30 years without food or water. They can also live at temperatures as cold as absolute zero or above boiling, at pressures six times that of the ocean’s deepest trenches, and in the vacuum of space. But this is nothing in comparison to the survival skills of the inept, incompetent, unpopular Tory party who have the ability to cling to power like a leech to a main artery...
I love the fact its owned by a billionaire tax evader, people too stupid to realise that fact swallow up its lies....
Love what u do,at Politics Joe,.u r always on the right side of history..im going to enjoy this 😉,the legend, that is Mick Lynch, put the daily mail rag in in its place.🥰 & the fact he can't abide farage.,.makes my day😁
I sincerely hope that when he's fought this fight to its conclusion, he would consider going into politics and supporting wholesale systemic change. By forming a new political party with other morally responsible, empathetic free thinkers; a party that focuses on doing right by the majority of working people in this country. Not just the super rich.
99% of the UK population are sick and tired of being shit on by the 1% of immoral, profit above all, elitist zealots that have stolen our democracy and turned it into a blatant plutocratic mess.
#TIMEFORCHANGE
@@aderiley6592 Have you worked on the railways? I diid in the 70s and these commie Union Leaders were a scourge of the NUR and ASLEF which resulted in many job losses. Be careful what you wish for.
We’ve got MPs in this country getting paid 82k, 250k expenses getting there gas/electric bills payed for them, claiming amazon/Netflix on expenses, claiming Christmas parties on expenses telling the plebs they can’t have a pay deal, and there’s people out there think this is right, what a sad world we live in🤬
It is with the tax paying public to challenge the list of freebies the MP's enjoy .Sad part is few have the guts
Get rid of these leeches and hire more nurses
We need a bloody revolution.
"people out there think this is right",
never underestimate the dangers of stupids.
they're killing Britain.
Some people are very easily led by the media and those that they think represent them. Then others are just completely apathetic to the struggles of others and do not care. They only begin slabbering when they are inconvenienced.
Listening to mick makes you realise how utterly useless our politicians are
Starmer is just as good but the media doesn’t want you to know that.
@@david-pb4bi
Is this the same Starmer who was an arch Remainer and now is a champion of Brexit working.
Plus he still won't commit to a definition of what a female is.
He's not fit to lace Mick Lynch's boots.
@@brianjackson7499 For your knowledge, Mick Lynch was a Brexiteer fat lot of good that has done us, bankrupt the country, so what is your point?
the employers only care about share holders
@@david-pb4bi
My point is that you're trying to blow smoke up Starmers arse when he's a completely useless opposition PM in waiting.
As per the original comment, the current crop of MP's are woeful.
Ask him a straight question, get a straight answer, and stay until all the questions have been asked. Our members of parliament could learn a lot form Mr. Lynch.
They couldnt take that much onboard ✌️✌️🇬🇧🇬🇧
they can't learn it because they already know they should, but answering honestly and answering everything would be bad for what they want because they'd reveal how shitty they are
Lynch only has to work for a few overpaid railway workers , who are all on his side , politicians cannot please everyone all the time
@@johnou.k.3780 I didn't suggest they can. I was making a comparison with Mr. Lynch' clear and concise answers to ALL the questions he was asked, something politicians seem to struggle with..
Wow, can Mick actually reform the process by which government interacts with unions!
The reason Mick is so well informed and eloquent is because he has spent his life working actual jobs and in the process learned how to argue. Politicians typically don't have real lives before entering the world of politics and thus never learn how to argue, they get taught how to lie.
Labour Party logic: You can change the climate by throwing soup at paintings, there are 73 different genders, homophobia is wrong unless it involves homosexual men being killed in the name of Islam, anyone who is against Muslim rape gangs or terrorism is racist but there is nothing wrong with annihilating the state of Israel and killing all the Jews and anyone who doesn't want to live under sharia law is a Nazi. Even if you are a Jewish, autistic lesbian, you are a Nazi. Children shouldn't play with conkers because they are dangerous but terrorism is perfectly safe. Even though I am a man I am so effeminate that I have women's logic.
I think the effect is as you describe, but the causes are different. A lot of politicians have actual jobs before they enter politics, but once they sign up to represent a party they are subject to multiple conflicting loyalties and constraints. For most of them that results in them developing the ability to hold conflicting view on things and to lose sight of what they themselves believe (or once believed) and the overall result of that is - as you suggest - that they are often conflicted and can't make decisions or that they are forced to implement party policies that they disagree with and therefore are very half-hearted about things. The political life can have three outcomes. One, they get heavily into it and realise what a no-win thing it is at a personal level and they get out. Two, they decide that having their snouts in the trough is worth swallowing any integrity they had and live with the self-loathing that must bring or three, they find a way to be a tolerated sniper inside, but slightly outside the system (Tony Benn and Ken Clarke are notable examples).
@@alanmusicman3385 A real job is one using physical and intellectual skills, not banking, PR or writing a column in a right wing rag.
A real job gives you a perspective on working conditions, safety risks, and real stress, especially in healthcare
@@Neil070 True enough - in modern times a lot of them go straight from college or University and into politics, but those who have had jobs do tend to be as you describe. The only two I can remember being the exception (though there will be others) were Dennis Skinner who had been a miner and Alan Johnson who had worked as a postman (I remembered the latter cos that's exactly the job I drifted into when I left secondary school!).
insane these workers are paid a pittance, 80k is a ridiculous wage for a train driver. They are worth at least 130k. For the worker!
Mick Lynch doesn't just speak for railway workers, he speaks for all workers, and he's an absolute legend. He's what the UK needs to hear.
The irony is Mick Lynch and many of his member voted for bojo brexittttttttttt. they stabbed corbyn in the back.
@@DrMontague Mike Lynch has already made it clear that he's pro-Brexit.
@@DrMontague There is a fair argument for voting to leave the EU. Mick lynch did not for brexit for the same reasons that bojo did. Bojo did it for popularity and to appease the right wing immigration scare mongerers. Mick lynch would have voted for brexit so that we could have control of industries and regulations for workers in England, in a sense a first step to nationalising certain industries.
@@aribrahim1898 He was also pro bojo. He was a turkey who voted for Christmas
@@DrMontague I don't believe he'd ever be pro anyone Tory.
Mick Lynch consistently has clear, factual answers to any question that is thrown at him. So refreshing compared to politicians who can never answer a question with a straight or honest answer.
Is he not illogical and living in the past when proclaiming the Daily Mail supported the Nazis 80 years ago. Christ, talk about clutching at straws
A real Labour leader
@@jugo1944 out of curiosity what is it you do for work?
But that is the prime role of a politician..... to be dishonest.
It's not only that, Mich Lynch and possibly NetworkRail are the only ones that accept responsibility for coming to a resolution. No one else is doing anything.
The media are largely to blame for our situation. They should report with plurality and challenge government misinformation. Workers produce the goods, build the houses, build the roads, transport the goods, heal the sick, repair what's broken, provide the services, work out the balance sheets, fight the wars, manage, clean and protect society. We provide the dual roles in the economy of worker/taxpayer, producer and consumer, service provider and service user. We are collateral, cannon fodder and consumers. Why do we live in poverty while the rich siphon our taxes and provide little use to society?
Fight this bollox. ✊
The media is owned by governments, large corporations or oligarchs, so can't see them reporting the truth.
@@ennbee2051 Agreed, Tardigrades are microscopic eight-legged animals. Tardigrades can go up to 30 years without food or water. They can also live at temperatures as cold as absolute zero or above boiling, at pressures six times that of the ocean’s deepest trenches, and in the vacuum of space. But this is nothing in comparison to the survival skills of the inept, incompetent, unpopular Tory party who have the ability to cling to power like a leech to a main artery...
Yes they are, but their too big and powerful to take down, that scum Murdock been choosing the party in Britain for 40 years, and the slag is an Australian
Why? because people haven't been thinking the right way, and have coperated with many dynamics going this way for a long time, coperation can be another form of permission.
Think the right way, coperate with nothing but what will reasonably lead to prosperity for all. And things won't be so inverted.
An incredibly intelligible and well-reasoned man, answering every single question directly and without equivocation. No 'ums, no 'errs and with total focus on both workers and rail users. This is the embodiment of confidence in a lifetime of learned knowledge. In addition, I am guessing his heart rate never goes above 60. Maximum respect.
Well said Mr lynch. He actually answers any questions when asked of him. Unlike parasitic, spineless mainstream politicians.
It takes a special sort to deal with the sort of pressure hes under as if its a walk in the park.
You lot are really hilarious about people you dont know.
@@dawnwilliams6061
Are we to take from that, that you do know him?
@@dawnwilliams6061 do you not have an opinion on any person you don't know? What about those who you know a bit? We've seen him talk a lot over the last months and he is very clearly a mega-stand up guy Dawn. Our opinions are well-founded mate.
A good man in a tough role well done for representing your members with clarity and care and professionalism
he gets loads of money
Does anyone he represent actually get paid as much and enjoy such generous expenses ? No need to answer it's a rhetorical question and it's no .
@@jjefferyworboys8138 he's voted in and is a leader of a union so of course he's well paid. Your point?
Love this man. Faces up to anything and anyone. He's clear, he's courteous, he's factual and it's hard to find anything thats a negative. The majority of workers are behind this strike because we are all being squeezed for the greed of profit.
Labour Party logic: You can change the climate by throwing soup at paintings, there are 73 different genders, homophobia is wrong unless it involves homosexual men being killed in the name of Islam, anyone who is against Muslim rape gangs or terrorism is racist but there is nothing wrong with annihilating the state of Israel and killing all the Jews and anyone who doesn't want to live under sharia law is a Nazi. Even if you are a Jewish, autistic lesbian, you are a Nazi. Children shouldn't play with conkers because they are dangerous but terrorism is perfectly safe. Even though I am a man I am so effeminate that I have women's logic.
He has what all these things flow from: integrity.
@@sharonn381 calm down snowflake. Is there anything in life where you aren’t a victim?
Do you work
Yes he's soooooooooooooooooooooooo stimulating! Yawnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnn!
This is what a leader is.
A Representative.
@ Leader.
word
A leader of who
The irony is Mick Lynch voted for bojo brexittttttttttttttttttttttttttttttttt
This gentleman puts practically every politician in the UK to shame, head and shoulders more intelligent and truthful than everyone of them.
Don't condemn all politicians. If you had said practically every Tory politician that would have been fair but to condemn all politicians is to remove all hope of anything better in the future.
@@gordonnorth5698 every Tory politician AND those in the Labour part who are just like them, including Sir Starmer
Absolutely,it’s a pleasure to hear the man speak
@@gordonnorth5698Starmer is still running around the country pretending brexshit is a good idea so as not to upset the pig ignorant uneducated racist northern cnuts 🙄
Not just that; his body language is attentive and respectful, and his manner is open and shows appropriate levels of humour, even with reporters trying to trip him up.
Love that this boy can just stand there for as long as you want, giving clear, detailed answered with explicit reasoning and evidence and even the billionaire media lapdogs can't really do anything but nod and mumble, he's a genius at controlling the narrative by blunt open honesty. I'd imagine he's an absolute nightmare for the secretary of state.
Im studying Mick Lynch to be a better communicator
I can’t imagine how difficult it is navigating such a hostile media environment, even when you’re 100% sure you’re right. It’s really impressive. I guess decades of arguing with your members openly is better than private education and some media training.
Brillant comment Bodricthered
It really shows how slimy politicians are. All of their training is about avoiding answering any question, being vague and deceitful is at the heart of their game. Just watch any PMQs, you can play the game of counting how many questions remain unanswered, these rich people really don't give a single fuck for our society.
Talk about guilible left.
He’s amazing. It’s so refreshing to see someone fighting for the working class.
Mick Lynch is an inspirational leader not only for the RMT but for all of us who want to see an end to this vile kleptocracy which has overcome the UK. The transport minister has promised progress, don't hold your breath....
Huge respect to Mick and with everyone striking!
The irony is Mick Lynch and many of his member voted for bojo brexittttttttttt. they stabbed corbyn in the back.
In America, this guy would probably end up 'having an accident'. What an inspiration it is to hear someone defend the position of regular working people so powerfully against a corrupt, incompetent and elitist government. Mr Lynch is a dangerous man and I hope that he goes far.
I think most of us hope the members of this government "have an accident...."
A nasty accident I should think!!
Thankfully, your Mr Nader is still around. About the closest thing you have to our Mr Lynch.
Since when has being an honest person been dangerous .Only because the apathetic public allow it to be seen so .The many brainwashed drips of the fascist Tory Press.
In America Mick Lynch would've already gotten what he asked for because Biden's NLRB has been very pro labour, it's why the rail strike in America didn't happen
The fact MIck never tries to dodge the question or leave early speaks volumes about the credibility of his responses. More power to all the striking unions merely trying to get pay settlements and working rights they deserve.
The only people arguing against democratic workers unions mobilising are Tories. Anyone who says otherwise are obviously lying because how can you argue with a democratic system more fair than our general elections.
This man gives straight answers no mincing his words straight to the point.
This guy's mind is razor sharp! Brilliant, simply brilliant!!
I can't get my head around the fact that, even after Mick has explained the reasons for the strike in layman's terms, the press continue to ask the same questions as each other and continue to look at the strikes rather than the reasons for their necessity. What is the hold up, for God's sake? Mick et al have explained that pay/ working conditions/ safety are not even up to "adequate" levels. The Government and the train companies just need to thank him for pointing it out, rectify the situation and we all get on with our day. If they are not doing this, is it obviously because they put profit before safety and wellbeing. Why aren't the papers vilifying the government and rail companies over this? Oh that's right, vested interests and greed. But it looks like a growing portion of the general public are seeing through the BS at last. Keep it up, Mick!
The government want to break the unions like Thatcher did. We live in a different world today though!
😂❤the a-z basics English standard 😂😂❤how they got a job 😊
They're in the pay of their masters and are towing the line their papers want to pursue. They're not interested in what's right or fair
Exactly what was going through my mind as well. These journalists are carrying the narrative of the Elitists and not interested in being reasonable or honest!
They've no actual interest in reporting his position. They just want a soundbite for the story Murdoch, Rothermere or the Barclays have already dictated to them.
Go on yersel Mick!
Solidarity ✊️
This man is what the UK needs.
Imagine if he ran the show..
11/10 for his communication and his overall efforts.
He's not corrupt enough 🥴
It's such a breath of fresh air to hear the man speak, why can't we have people like this in government.
We did, Corbyn. He had pretty much exactly the same view points as him. Mick Lynch has even said he supported/supports him.
Because there job is to obfuscate the truth, their privilege literally depends on it
Mick Lynch is a massive thorn in the side of Government as he knows his subject inside out, and is passionate and devoted to what he does. There aren't many politicians who can honestly claim the same.
None I would say….perhaps they should bring in Fiona Bruce 😂😂
Keep strong Mick ✊ 100% supporting Mick Lynch and Eddie Dempsey and all the striker's we need people like this to support and fight for the workers of the UK, if the Tories have their way all worker's rights will disappear 👍
Ike gets his 114k whatever happens another champagne socialist 😊
Well said Valerie
@@DashDriver-z1r his more honest then a troll on here
He's not fighting for the workers of the UK. He's only fighting for members of his union
@@realityalwaysbulliesopinio1961 good point he has justify his 114k salary doesn’t not sure I could take that money off people who earn 5 times less!
The guy with the placard saw an opportunity and really went for it... 😅
He's Micks spiritual advisor 😁
I didn't notice him...anyway, I'm off to my nearest church now to repent all my sins.
10/10 for opportunity grabbing. 1/10 for critical thinking and sanity 😛
Apparently you can go to Hell by alternative bus services laid on for the arranged strike days. Or was it Hull?
By hell he did.
I'm a teacher who went on strike today. Solidarity 💪✊
The way it's going I can see a general strike coming in the near future 😉🇬🇧
@@johnmccann5104 i wish we were french. they take no shit
Why did you go on strike no idea this had happened.
@@MrAnthonyrocca Why do you think? Shit pay, shithole country.
No doubt you're one of those that miseducates students & tries to rewrite British history!
Mick Lynch, I’ve got all the time in the world for this guy. A genuine fella who genuinely wants the best for his members. Despite a backing Brexit. 😮
What does "Despite a backing Brexit" mean?
That's why he backed Brexit.
I think the RMT in particular can support Brexit lol. The EU's push for free-market rail is absurd. Even the UK's crappy privatization involves subsidizing costly franchises with revenue from profitable ones. If an 'open access' operator can run trains anywhere, they can compete on the profitable ones and keep the change, further underfunding construction and services elsewhere.
The Conservatives of course have been allowing more open-access operators anyway, but the EU would've required us to. Individual workers are probably still worse off for Brexit, but the rail industry as a whole can be better.
I think it's fair to say that one of the big reasons that public opinion has shifted in favour of supporting strikers, is due to Mick and his clear and simple communication. And I don't mean "simple" in a negative way, but communicating and explaining things in a way which the Common Man (and Woman) can udnerstand. There's no jargon, he stays on topic, and actually answers questions without diverting the interview to a slightly different scripted topic (which alot of politicans do - you'll notice that the vast majority of politicans do this - change the topic and resort to whataboutery, whilst avoiding the question).
The other reason is obviously the cost of living emergency, but Mick has played a big part in this shift as well.
The irony is Mick Lynch and many of his member voted for bojo brexittttttttttt. they stabbed corbyn in the back. Lynch voted for tory scum, the scum who want to get rid of workers rights!
laymen terms
Agree completely, explaining something complicated in a simple way is an art. Also the way he balances different opinions of his members (not all of which he personally will agree with) without watering down the point is excellent
How great it must feel to be represented by such able, determined and loyal union leaders.
The irony is Mick Lynch voted for bojo and urged his member to vote brexit and bojo
@@DrMontague brilliant trade union man tho
@@daveduck4315 I would agree with that but he did vote for bojo brexitttt, the very scum who want to smash trade unions and take away workers rights. Workers had rights whilst in the EU now they are going to be ripped up. It wouldn't surprise me if the Tories legislate to heavily fine the RMT if they keep going on strike.
@@DrMontague
Well then , he’s a nob head.
@@DrMontague with abit of luck the people in this country will finally kick out the Tories,that will be a start ,for me anyway!
I've worked on the railway since 1999 and I've never seen a worse government response to a simple pay negotiation I'd happily have a 6% pay rise I was an essential worker all through Covid risking my life doing my job as most of the UK looked like 28 days later, I wore the masks and I accepted in 2020 no pay rise but to be told last year and this year to have not paid me for all my service feels like a total betrayal from this government that gave themselves pay rises and even the Current Prime minister was having illegal parties whilst I was having to miss my family over a lockdown Christmas.
Try working in a private sector company that don't give a fuck. Striking will do worse than nothing there.
@Alan Partridge the railways are in the private sector. Unfortunately most of the companies supposedly running the railways are in it purely for profit.
@@wriggleroom1076 It's a peculiar sort of private sector where they can't take basic business decisions, like the pay they offer, or have any risk or competition though.
You're were not risking your life.
@@alanpartridge2140 nonsense, in a situation like that, nothing, is the very worst thing you can do.
Well done Mick, love the fact you huffed at GB news.
I work for Network Rail and hats off to Mr Mick Lynch, he has remained steadfast and always spoken the truth.. Staff know the internal message being sent by Network Rail and what Mick Lynch is saying is miles apart and that the government and Network Rail are the real crooks in this! Network Rail continue to p**s money down the drain on poor mid to senior level managers.. sick leave open to people joining from from first day.. vehicle fleet paying ridiculous amounts in fines.. courses for courses and paying 3rd party training.. HS2.. the list is endless… why does Network Rail have soo soo many senior execs on ridiculous salaries and benefits.. why is it the lower end salary are affected.. then people want to give Qatar a lecture on migrant workers? NHS/Education/Transport/Emergency services/ civil service all under paid!
I salute you Mr Lynch
The comment on Qatar is outragous mate. You seriously comparing yourself to indentured servants?
Respect to Mick for answering the question from GB News even if he doesn't like them as an outlet
This guy is an incredible spokesperson. I'm massively inconvenienced by the rail strikes in December, yet here I am nodding as he speaks because he is making complete sense. I really wish we could get a Primer Minister that spoke with this no-nonsense, honest, brave style, special interests be damned.
Governments are always on the side of bosses. The irony is Mick Lynch and many of his member voted for bojo brexittttttttttt. they stabbed corbyn in the back.
We had a chance of that, but the media made up lies about him hating Jews because they were terrified he was going to take their unearned wealth away. Cunts, the lot of them.
@@DrMontague as much as i want to parrot your parroting, the end game is what we are talking about. at least come suggest solutions otherwise go and have a bojo
@@COLOURSCAPEARTS Oh yes the solution is to vote for Kiers Starmer's Tory party. The Fucktard working class never learn.
@@DrMontague corbyn of course was pro Brexit I believe. I wonder how it's going.
Most reporters:
"why not be a useless doormat and give up"
As a member of the public I can say unequivocally that they aren't speaking for me. Best of wishes to the rail staff.
Great job Mick, you don't see politicians/ management fielding a free for all of questions like that, while remaning cool and concise.
Media is very selective about what it broadcasts with most requiring a brief news worthy quote to fit a sixty second briefing. All politicians face media barrages but we don’t see them in full. Lynch is answering a multitude of TV channels questions. You’ve drawn a fallacious conclusion from this piece.
No, and he never answered a question by starting, "Look, ..." the way politicians condescendingly do when they're fed up being asked the same question they've avoided many times before.
@@Chewiebakke Yep, and he didn't dodge a single question, go Mick.
A masterclass in communication from Mick Lynch.
Shame he hasn't used these skills to negotiate a deal for his members. Instead they are losing money which they are unlikely to recover. That's the sad truth.
The only reason he hasn't got a deal is because this corrupt government don't want him to have one
I honestly believe Mick would have a great chance of becoming the PM if he stood for elections. We definitely require someone like him to stand for the general electios ASAP.
He would be less effective- he's exactly where he needs to be
Don't count it out. We're living in extremely strange times. Fingers crossed.
He wouldn’t go for a job in parliament because it would mean he’d become corrupted. He’s better sticking to what he does best.
@@Eleventhearlofmars totally agree,
I doubt it. The media will do to him what they done to Corbyn and masses of sheeple will believe it all. Corybn called for nationalisation. He was right all along especially how people are screaming for it now
Twenty years served as a Guard, I wish that we had a Mick Lynch back in my day. Before privatisation we were fired in 1993. At that time my take home pay was £104 a week and my mortgage was £200 a month. We worked 56 different shifts and had to compete for overtime just to survive. I learned my lesson and I think everybody should do what I did in 2007 when I stopped working altogether because it was financially impossible to continue.
so 15 years of being a layabout 😂
@@anthonylulham3473 well at least he hasn’t got as many years as you have being a prick !
@@anthonylulham3473 That's right Anthony and it was very hard to live on £53 a week, but at least I wasn't exhausted and having to pay out huge sums to keep a job. Jobs cost a lot of money to keep.
@@DrMontague I lived through the time when Heath was pushing to enter the common market. We knew that we shouldn't be joining but Heath was a greedy B'stard and wanted another yacht. There was a referendum to withdraw from the market back in the seventies and everybody voted to leave then, but they covered up the result.. When our currency lost its value by a hundred and forty pence to the pound, people faced the reality of this folly as they went into absolute poverty and couldn't pay their way anymore.
@@johngrant5448 And Liz Truss is to be given £115 000 a year for life and we are not in the EU! You need to read the history of the EU
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/European_Economic_Community#History
Further you insinuate that the workers had a wonderful standard of living before the eec or eu. our governments have always treated workers like shit. There is never any money because the multi billionaires have tax havens.
I've been watching union leaders and politicians closely for over 40 years and in my opinion
Mick' s honesty and clarity are second to none..
One ambition I have left in life is to shake your hand.
The irony is Mick Lynch and many of his member voted for bojo brexittttttttttt. they stabbed corbyn in the back. I would call him a fcukin prat to his face!
Bob Crowe was the blueprint for Mick IMO
Totally agree, Bob Crowe was number 1.
Mick Lynch maintains his credibility by answering questions in a straight forward and honest manner. Top Man!
I wish there was more people like Mick in this world. ❤️🌍
There's plenty of us, just get written off by the media
There are. You, me, your colleagues at work, your neighbours, most people on this planet, just not the sycophaths with power that Lord it over us. ✊️
There are!! it's time they all started standing up. The working class have been stood on for long enough
What a reasoned and reasonable man he is. We need our govt to behave the same way and get negotiations underway.
but your economic misery is the conservative parties ideological goal.......they'll never change.
The government is there to indoctrinate the workers that they must accept low wages and work long hours, The irony is Mick Lynch voted for bojo brexittttttttttt. He calling the scum he and many of his members voted in!
To the point, clear and intelligent. I wish I was in a union being represented by this man. He’s all over this and able to face any questions on any aspect. Fantastic. As for the questions from the press, many of them need to pull their bloody socks up. That question at the end was a stupid waste of time - it had been asked several times and fully answered already.
Mick Lynch running rings around everyone as usual. Good job.
Except those that matter, otherwise he would have secured a deal for his members. Instead they are all losing money which they are very unlikely to recover.
Mick Lynch is an individual of intelligence and integrity tirelessly working for the union members and is streets ahead of the politicians and right wing media who do everything possible to undermine him. An awesome person.
The man stands there and takes on
Every question and answers with ease and clarity and sometimes with humour a joy to watch because it's a breath of fresh air for once.
No avoidance of the subject
no matter what they
Throw at him..
On strike with my union, UCU, today. Solidarity!
The one and only Mick Lynch telling it like it is, and meeting every challenge with the right mix of facts, reason and contempt
The irony is Mick Lynch and many of his member voted for bojo brexittttttttttt. they stabbed corbyn in the back.
He knows the facts all the time and he’s never slowed down. Never loses his cool in front of the cameras.
Massive fan of Mick Lynch. Seems like a super front man for a union. Very different to union leaders in the 70s and 80s! And he's super sharp too. Funny.
This guy is a true man of the people. Good luck to him and his union. Hopefully he will inspire others to act❤
i kinda wished you suggested his fan zine site for a minute oe where we could all sign up to take action
Refreshing to hear a public figure admit that they don't know the answer to a question, but then go into a detailed explanation of the relevant situation as they currently understand it. Fed up of politicians responding to the same challenge with 'well, what we have done is...' and then spouting utter twaddle until the interviewer interjects.
Jesus the media questioning is woeful. Journalistic standards are through the floor.
Because they support the bosses
Jesus is mentioned on the placard towards the end. Faor play to the holder and also Mr Lynch.
Excellent responses, articulate, concise and knows his stuff. Unfortunately a lot of employers work on the principle that employees are ignorant of employment law and try and play on people's lack of knowledge. This fella puts a lot of politicians to shame. Best of luck to you Mr Lynch.
The irony is Mick Lynch and many of his member voted for bojo brexittttttttttt. they stabbed corbyn in the back. Lynch voted for tory scum, the scum who want to get rid of workers rights!
I fucking love Mick Lynch. He's so straightforward, honest, common sense and clear that the press can't use their usual tricks.
Total respect for Mick Lynch. Open, honest and transparent and working for his members 👍
What a legend 👏
The irony is Mick Lynch and many of his member voted for bojo brexittttttttttt. they stabbed corbyn in the back.
Well done mick keep fighting
The irony is Mick Lynch and many of his member voted for bojo brexittttttttttt. they stabbed corbyn in the back.
@@DrMontague Never heard so much garbage I think you've been on the booze
Yes Mick 👏 👏👏✊️. Keep going!
I'm lost to what is happening. He's standing there answering all the questions put to him and not talking around them. I'm not used to this honesty.
A real leader and hero. I wish he was leading the country
Very impressive articulacy and calm, thoughtful response to questions. When have you ever seen an MP/Cabinet minister give an actual answer to a question, instead we get side-stepping, disrespectful deviation. Mick is a breath of fresh air and the public must support people like him who are holding businesses and the Government to account. If it wasnt for people like him we would all be on zero hours contracts.
Once again, as clearly shown by their treatment of Mick Lynch, UK media shows which side they are on. This media is - and always has been - the biggest thorn that labour has endured. If uo wonder which side to be on, its a no brainer, to take the side UK media is not on.
When Labour does take power, it's time to turn the screw on these journalist c*nts. Happy to see most of them incarcerated if their articles are shown to be based on lies and deception.
Massive respect Mick!
Answers the questions without waffle or bullshit. made sure every one had a chance to ask a question, didn't duck or avoid any. Such a pity we don't have politicians like this.
Fair play, Mick. And good luck to you and your members.
Guy just went 12 rounds with 12 different boxers and won every round go on ML
I just love Mick Lynch, we need him for Prime Minister
Completely different running the country, to running a few railway workers
@@johnou.k.3780 true but at least we'd understand what he was actually saying
Then he would have to support and defend the bosses! We could have had corbyn The irony is Mick Lynch and many of his member voted for bojo brexittttttttttt. they stabbed corbyn in the back.
@@DrMontague you do realise if Corbyn had been elected we’d be part of Russia, be overrun with even more illegals, more deaths with Covid as we’d still be in the EU , they were slow with the vaccine rollout and we would be bankrupt
Well done Mick, at least you’re no longer dealing with a transport secretary stating “I’m not getting involved”
Basically, everyone in this country who isn’t a Tory absolutely loves this man. So that’s just about everyone. What a legend, go on lad!💪💪💪
I'll admit, I had no idea who Mick Lynch was before this week, but what a brilliant public speaker. I wish we had someone like him in the BMA (the doctor's union)
The irony is Mick Lynch and many of his member voted for bojo brexittttttttttt. they stabbed corbyn in the back.
Have you been away? Or in hospital in a coma?
How did you miss the previous strike?
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I'll fully admit that given I don't use the rail for transport (I live up north, not possible to get to my place of work by public transport), so it didn't always clock to high on my radar. I was aware that the previous strikes were happening, and that lots of people down south were having difficulty getting to work etc, but hadn't looked into it much further than that.
I'm trying to become more engaged with politics etc recently though, hence why I ended up here.
The Rail Companies and the Rail Delivery Group cannot end the strike and cannot negotiate????
So the reason we are having all these issues is the Tory party?
It's actually hilarious and tragic just how much the journalists from right-wing rags stand out amongst the other members of the press - they even illicit laughter after they ask their dog whistle "questions". The sad thing is though that while the other reporters are in on the joke and understand the industry, the people who blindly consume that crap aren't.
No doubt in tomorrow's papers they'll be running stories about how Mick has "ruined Christmas" and how strikers are "losing thousands of pounds", ignoring the fact that Mick just told him that they've overwhelmingly voted for the industrial action, and there'll be some bloated Keith red in the face with anger demanding that all strikers be shot.
😠 Indeed. Look at the front pages of the Daily Mail calling for yet more anti Trades Union legislation. Watch thus space . . . !
It truly is shocking
The Times hack in picture looked like a true privileged and soul-less careerist.
Funny. Sure as darn it, that I see that sort of stuff with left wing rags and journalists as well. Nothing is balanced in MSM outlets anymore. Just narrative pushers.
Journalism has descended into opinion editorial rather than factual reporting. The sad reality is that too many, of all intellectual abilities, think they’re telling them the facts, not opinions, but many just want something to whine about or regurgitate to appear informed. When people regurgitate opinion journalism they cease to think for themselves or consider themselves far too busy to actually spend time critically appraising what is placed before them.
On an overwhelming vote one doubts that. He’s representing RMT unionised workers only. But I guess six months in the public eye should see him rewarded with a hefty pay rise. I’m not sure it’s doing any favours to the rail sector. And if season tickets go up ridiculously the commuters will howl with pain as they’re paying for a percentage rise many rail workers don’t need. Pay needs a review but simplistic percentage rises across the board are pure stupidity. We need adult intervention to award pay increases where the less well paid are suffering the most. But I doubt any union boss is going to offend the better off members and the fee percentage they collect.
The Tories ALWAYS want to play the long game when it comes to strikes, they don't want a resolution and they're using all their influence in the media to try and paint Lynch and the striking workers as the villains.
Handled the billionaires' mouthpieces beautifully.
This guy is freaking good! I hope he will get England back on track. He has the whole of Europe behind him.
Only England?
This man is superb, speaks very intelligently & thoughtfully and is able for any question. He is consistently fronting up to the media while the rail companies & UK government are conspicuous by their absence in terms of facing the media on this issue from what I can see. I wonder why! Good luck in their efforts to secure a better future for members providing vital services.
The irony is Mick Lynch and many of his member voted for bojo brexittttttttttt. they stabbed corbyn in the back.
what a bloke. Honest, straightforward and you know what he's saying.
I cannot believe the positivity around this guy, he keeps it real, he sticks to the story of what he's responsible for and use any exposure and popularity that he gains from his skills to serve his union. Absolutely legend.
Clarity & no lies at last fantastic Mick. J💐⬆️
Excellent, articulate, honest and truthful, so glad we have Mick Lynch as our RMT spokesperson. The government and the media need to understand the severity of what is happening to the railway industry. A very confident speaker, we back you Mick 100%. Thank you.😮
He's is the alpha capricorn. Enduring, focused, over bs and efficient. I wish our unions leaders in France could be half the man he is.
Lots to be learned here, for every work force of every country. What is fought abroad is a win everywhere for every working class people.
The irony is Mick Lynch and many of his member voted for bojo brexittttttttttt. they stabbed corbyn in the back. Lynch voted for tory scum, the scum who want to get rid of workers rights!
i thought the french had their shit together. but i love your french take absolutely NO SHIT policy
These journalists should be ashamed. Doing the work of the oligarchs who own england
The oligarchs own most of the newspapers, and most of the TV channels,
Legend. A true true leader you can get behind. Speaks eloquently, clearly, truthfully and succinctly too. Just brilliant.
Reporters always try to tip him over the edge as though he is attacking them personally but he never takes them on and always speaks the truth.
He ran rings around Kay Burley, Piers Morgan, Richard Madeley etc…. Keep up the fantastic work Mick Eddie and the rest of your team 🙌🏻🙌🏻🙌🏻🙌🏻🙌🏻🙌🏻🙌🏻
How can you not love this guy!! Putting every MP to shame. Brilliant!
If it wasn't for this video no one would know that meetings were cancelled last minute. That shows incompetency on their half. The poor media cover by most outlets is appealing.
Imagine been sat opposite him at a negotiation, tough and precise and absolutely knows his brief.
I'd do what they are doing and pass the buck lol
‘sitting’.
The ibosses voted tory. The irony is Mick Lynch and many of his member voted for bojo brexittttttttttt. they stabbed corbyn in the back.
@br5380 I’m a rep for the RMT and we all operate and conduct ourselves in the same way. The days of table banging and demanding are in the past. We all do research before our meetings and construct responses for anything put to us. We have a wonderful education centre that strives to train and educate us better than the people we are negotiating with.
You do know all he ever has to say is "Fuck you - pay me!" don't you?
He’s brilliant, isn’t he!
Yep
The irony is Mick Lynch and many of his member voted for bojo brexittttttttttt. they stabbed corbyn in the back.
Mick Lynch is a legend.
Yes in his own mind!
He’s brilliant
If RMT lose, all workers lose. This is a landmark moment, and they have to win!
Politicians should reflect popular interests, now they don't. Mick Lynch is putting democracy into practice.
He actually said a lot more important things than a slight jab at a newspaper.
That's because they know 80% of people won't listen or care about the actual railway issue, they want political drama goodguy badguy nonesense.
Most of the media ask the same question "is the strike going to go on" and Mick has always maintained that it will from day one unless he gets positive results for his members. I don't understand how this guy keeps his cool
or his patience
Yes, he's advocating for his members and has that agenda, (which I support as a member of the public), but when listening to him, I never doubt his transparency and his honesty.
More power to you Mick
The irony is Mick Lynch and many of his member voted for bojo brexittttttttttt. they stabbed corbyn in the back. He voted for the tories who want to rip up workers rights.
People like Mick change and save peoples lives.
What a fantastic communicator. The Tory press must be so scared of him.
Local authority child care worker. Right behind you, Mick.
You'll lose your job to a Mick Lynch sponsored immigrant soon enough
@Awoke Awoke Yeah won't float in private sector where the majority of people work. Well it's good to see that a lyncher agrees that mass unskilled immigration could be a problem. The immigrants especially the new ones will take below minimum wage (many ways around it) and atrocious working conditions. Any idea what it's like to work in Pakistan? Lynch pretty much said he was all for immigration. Agency or not. They'll find their way into every unskilled and semi skilled job. The working man will be more fucked than ever. The two political parties have succeeded i fucking over the country it's like the 80s all over again. Thatcher was pro immigration btw as it would loosen union grip and reduce working wages. Ultimately lots of immigrants who have no interest in unions will leave Mr Lynch without a pedestal to stand upon.
You're the guy with the placard?
@Awoke Awoke If you care about working class wages and working conditions you should also be concerned. It's not the government that employs people, it's businesses who will always use the cheapest and easiest labour or else they'll go bust. It's the most basic economics
@@alanpartridge2140 Mick Lynch is vocally anti immigration though?