Mick Lynch goes in on the Daily Mail

RMT General Secretary speaking after tabloids branded him "Mick Grinch". Lynch says the tabloids are not on the side of the working people.
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[@PoliticsJOE]

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[@junctionfilms6348]

Why portray Mick Lynch as someone he is not. He is not a football hooligan, or a tiktoker. By the way, he forgot to mention the Guardian, as well as a lot of online media, that don't properly discuss alternatives to this creaking old system, or any media that wants to continue fuelling this absurd idea of division between Brexiters and non, who actually probably, have more in common with eacother than not. So, instead of dividing, try finding the common ground, JOE. All journalists deserve mocking these days it seems.

[@digitalradiohacker]

@@junctionfilms6348 This "them and us" thing has certainly had us busy eh? Almost like it is perpetuated. Russel Brand used to talk about how the current system doesn't really work, and that we need an alternative. He never proposed an example solution, but at least he brought it up. The other day at work, we were faced with a problem. We all got together and voiced our ideas about how to solve it. Not everyone agreed. We set up a few experiments to prove one method over the next, and the solution was decided upon within a day. What we didn't do, is divide into two teams, who's job it was to slag each other off in the hope that decision makers "go along" with one side or the other. No surgical team works this way, nor does any engineering team. The only place it happens is in politics. Them and us, them and us, them and us. It never ends.

[@10tendogsdonie]

@@digitalradiohacker ahh,, now dont forget science, 😉

[@alastairlaw6600]

A genius

[@junctionfilms6348]

@@digitalradiohacker It is perpetuating this bickering style of things for sure. JOE saying "mocking" etc. Would hope for something a bit deeper and also people talking about things like massive educational reforms that are urgently needed and total restructuring of police, civil service and government, downsizing of government and regional government. Giving money for things like broken water treatment services, pouring sewage into the south coasts and Windemere. Windemere is half dead now. Be nice if JOE covered all of the above. Russell Brand though, is someone who says stuff to sound clever but really is just interested in cashing in on what is now a massive industry of 'conspiracy' and 'alternative' media scene it seems, which he does from his mansion in Henley. Lets turn parliament and Buck Palais, into educational centres and resource centres.

[@henryaxe1]

No stumbling over answers, no mealy mouthed excuses, no condescension……just an honest, intelligent man telling the truth.

[@jermaineishmael7225]

Rare indeed

[@corryjookit7818]

@Privileged Whyte Knight FECK OFF !

[@carolinebennett5615]

@Privileged Whyte Knight Why are you so aggressive? You clearly have a strong opinion so why not make a comment on the main thread, ie contribute rather than react in a dismissive way.

[@robwalker3417]

@Privileged Whyte Knight No, you are angry and aggresive. Calling Lynch a tosser and mocking the OP via mock laughing whilst adding nothing of substance to the lexicon is nothing but aggressive anger.

[@robwalker3417]

@Privileged Whyte Knight What are you going on about? They vote to strike (choose) and why wouldn't he get paid, he is not on strike but working tirelessly to secure a good deal for them. You do know that to intimidate others to strike is illegal and does not happen. If you can cite evidence otherwise I will be happy to look it up. Furthermore, if public transport is so important that when there are disruptions people suffer, then those running it should be well compensated to ensure competent staff can be recruited and retained and the system should be funded appropriately, in other words, take profit out of the equation and bring it back into public ownership. Just like the French State who make a profit from running part of our system but have the sense to keep their own system in Public ownership. The whole system in Britain is dumb and not fit for purpose (unless the purpose is to milk it for every penny for big bosses and shareholders). Have you even bothered to look at how much the CEO's of train operators pay themselves. Besides, you don't suffer because you don't need public transport right?

[@ohmickey6774]

How refreshing to hear someone who talks sense instead of all the bullshit we get from the media and government

[@HubbaHubba64]

And yet its that same media that Lynch uses to excuse his actions

[@lynnevenables7193]

@Neutron are you a brown nose?

[@idhughes1]

@@NeutronSpace you know the train industry doesn’t work with just train drivers?

[@lovesees4320]

@Neutron well to be fair, lock downs, jabs, food shortages, DVLA are the Govs responsibility & hence fault. Even this strike is prolonged as Gov are stopping the progress of negotiations by not coming in good faith... So you want people to take action themselves, instead of moaning. Which is exactly what the RMT are doing. So, sorry but your comment is illogical captain As for the train drivers having a decent wage...this is selective @ best. Most of those striking are not highly paid, though share holder profits keep on going Up🕊️

[@lovesees4320]

Totally agree Oh Mickey, Really relaxing just to hear it minus the gas lighting🧘‍♂️ ✊🌍

[@alexandermorton1432]

Mick Lynch must be one of the best union leaders we’ve ever had. His calm delivery and consistency in messaging makes him look knowledgeable and believable. Perfect when we’ve got a completely dishonest and shifty government.

[@jamescagney2713]

I feel the same when I have a good poo.] Calm and consistent in messaging.

[@lindacurrie8817]

​​@@jamescagney2713 Good to clear yourself of shit both verbal and rectum. Still the piss to clear up more difficult as seem to have a severe infection.

[@christiankaloga8598]

I'm a French guy living in London and this guy for me is one of the only ones who is showing guts and clarity. Britain needs more people like him.

[@aceman0000099]

French love striking, it's a national pasttime

[@valleysofneptune]

More socialist /Marxist diatribe …no thanks

[@fredatlas4396]

@christiankaloga8598 I totally agree. Perhaps you could teach us how to be more like French people, & stop putting up with this crap and oppression. Why do you think French people are able to come together, unite and stand up for their rights etc We have a saying, devided we fall, United we stand. But British people seem to have forgotten this, we don't seem able to stick together. There appears to be a lot of selfish people in the UK, selfish people with the attitude bugger you, I'm alright Jack

[@fredatlas4396]

@@aceman0000099 At least they don't take any crap, and stand up for themselves. They stick together, solidarity

[@vincentbrowne8639]

Vallyof Neptune,u don't even know what Marxism is-Mick Lynch is a classic social democrat

[@nathanu6759]

Anyone who cares about workers isn’t complaining about strikes 🙄

[@paulinebradleysoundinspira6981]

Absolutely! Workers have no other option but to strike. They have a great leader in Mick Lynch. Solidarity with the RMT!!✊🏽✊🏾✊🏿

[@paulking9479]

Anyone who is a worker is on his side

[@zu438]

@@crazychrislol4 you know that there are other forms of transport don't you? It isnt the union stopping those people getting to work it is the train companies who have been rolling in the profits denying a reasonable wage. You clearly don't know your arse from your elbow, I will draw you a diagram if you will pay me a reasonable wage otherwise you will be waiting like any idiot who waits for a train on a declared strike day

[@bereal6590]

Anyone who simply cares about what's right and about people and realises they're come for you next!! Says we şupport the strikers

[@ennbee2051]

@@crazychrislol4 Ahhhh, getting in a raj because you can't drive!?🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@nev7711]

He still comes along to be asked hard questions, some of them hostile from the puppets in the media. He always comes back with facts and common sense in his answers. I am never disappointed by Mick Lynch.

[@vstafford4761]

.Never ever talks down to people regardless of their status. His rational articulate manner and approach is the very thing that infuriates the media so much.

[@colinwishbone4437]

I remember RED Robbo OUTSIDE LONGBRIDGE with the same communist spiel and look what happened .The beginning of the start of the end of BRITISH OWNED CAR MAKING .but whatever COMRADE LYNCH WILL KEEP THE RED FLYING

[@lovesees4320]

Plus he's got truth on his side! He is authentic & I Support the Peoples of this Earth to regain Our Birth Right🌏❤️

[@kanedNunable]

im amazed how calm he stays.

[@leslie-annmills-gomez8763]

He is very likable

[@davidlohan1212]

He is a joy to listen to, talks complete sense. Anyone who has lost faith in humanity should listen to this man for a while.

[@echoview1500]

Talk is cheap my friends, come on, its one side, did you not see the one side propaganda during the covid. 2 sides to every story, like it or not.

[@vincentedwards6749]

WELL DONE MICK YOU ARE A GREAT MAN , THE HONEST PEOPLE OF THE UK ARE WITH YOU ,

[@widgibob27]

Alright Vinnie, No need to shout.

[@corvus1238]

@@50angeleyes Then perhaps you could tell us why you think it is unreasonable to demand a living wage?

[@DrMontague]

Socialists have argued this for donkeys years, the problem is the fcuktard working class buy gutter press papers (even his members by scum newspapers)and believe right wing mainstream media. The fcukrards voted for bojo as did mick lynch (oh yes and I can prove it), he stabbed Corbyn in the back. Now the daft fcuker wants tory Starmer for PM

[@stevensteven2663]

@@widgibob27 there’s most definitely the need to SHOUT.

[@Toastrackman]

He's still getting his pay though, an alleged £124000 a year that he denied ofcourse on the Piers Morgan show.

[@steveparker8065]

Subsidies alone to private sector companies cost the taxpayer £120.1 billion in 2020-21. Then there are corporate grants, bailouts, tax relief, tax loopholes etc. Workers' wages stagnate for decades. If only I could find a connection...

[@thetruth-loveitorhateit7999]

Biggest theft in history. 40+ years of it.

[@shanemarchant7776]

@Charlie Harper excellent where do you work?

[@lovesees4320]

Socialism for the Rich Capitalism for the Poor 😏

[@jurz995]

@Charlie Harper Not a pay increase then is it

[@steveparker8065]

@Charlie Harper Your comment is unhelpful and Jurz is correct, you haven't had a wage increase you got a better job. Have a little humility and decency and think of all those who are struggling...

[@petergreen2552]

Man of the year. Takes no BS and gives you clarity in answers

[@annaspringbear]

Solidarity with the strikes! Thank you to RMT members and all the workers.

[@RichAFCW]

Mick Lynch, the voice of most of the working people, is undoubtedly a terrifying person for the ruling class. He has the ability to calmly explain the injustices most of us suffer and that is why he needs to be vilified and silenced by those who own the papers. Good luck Mick, please remain strong for all of us who need your voice.

[@olao9893]

Same thing they did with Jeremy Corbyn.

[@Dancingjenni121]

My Hero 👍🏽

[@howler6490]

It is disturbing that our government has not learned anything from history, they are still using the same attacks that they used against the miners in that battle. It is even more disturbing that unions have been chewedup and most of the remainders DO NOT SEE what is happening and are responding almost as poorly... People need to attend meetings and build pressure ...against bosses and Under UNION BOSSES. THATS TOUGH, I KNOW BUT IT IS NEEDED. JUST USE FACTS THAT YOU'VE DUG UP...THATS ALL YOU NEED... TRUTH...TRUTH AND MORE TRUTH.

[@MKRM27]

Most of the working people? Not even close to being correct. He is a selfish dangerous man, who is scaringly comfortable making things up

[@T.E.S.S.]

@@MKRM27 found the Tory

[@harrykeeling2964]

Mick Lynch is a goddamn hero, keep fighting the good fight!

[@UncleKlausSchwab]

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[@thyowen]

@@UncleKlausSchwab cope

[@ianstewart2723]

Mick is so articulate and never loses his temper. But has great skill embarrassing media presenters 😂😂

[@MazDeff]

I wish the Hospitality and Catering sector had someone like Mick, we really need him 😢

[@jamescagney2713]

The great thing is, you need to go figure why there are no customers in your bars and restaurants. There is nothing to stop the Hospitality and Catering sector to strike . (not sure it is hospitable to intentionally close though). Go for it. If you are confident your skill levels are worth what you think they are. And I mean that. I rate my skill levels pretty much at the top of my profession. I get head hunted for certain jobs, and check out certain jobs on the grapevine. If they pay what I think is a fair deal, I take the contract, if not, I walk. No one is hurt that way, the job is still available to someone else the client may think is capable as a second choice. That is the difference between knowing your worth and being a prime player, or being a union scumbag that could less than likely get their own job back if asked to reapply. ;o)

[@slaneyside]

16 minute interview didn't dodge a single question..."keir starmer needs to work out who's side he's on" 👌👏 this man is a national treasure

[@MrJimheeren]

Oh we all know on which side SIR Starmer is on and it’s definitely not yours

[@ericlackford6718]

Starmer is not on the side of the working classes, neither is thornbury and very few of the labour party. In Britain, we are lost!! We need real, honest trade unionists to stand for parliament. Dennis Skinner, please come back!

[@chester6343]

Didn't go into too much detail about the "average" salary of the workers striking without emphasizing the lower ends lol

[@ilkkll5210]

It's clear whose side Keir is on the oligarch side. Easier to get into power when you have media backing.

[@michaeldavison9808]

The labour party isn't left wing enough for him? Then he can go back to the 1970s where he and his views come from.

[@yusafusmani7823]

Well done Mick - on the side of the working class. The tabloid are just vile and the mouth piece of all that is vile and disgusting in the government.

[@jordangill2710]

Who do you think pays the higher ticket prices?

[@x8n42xb67n]

@@jordangill2710 there's doesn't have to be higher ticket prices, people at the top can stop pilfering the excess profits

[@lynnevenables7193]

@@jordangill2710 your cognition is not working right.

[@tristandrew5903]

£65-70k being demanded for drivers. Id love to know what a new definition of working class is

[@lovesees4320]

@@tristandrew5903 again with the Drivers...most of those striking are not driver's or on a high pay. Everybody should be well paid for their labours You should value yaself more Don't sell yaself & the workers of this country short Stand up for yaself✊🌍

[@cramster3495]

Brilliant interview Mick. You have strong support in the country against this vile government and its client media.

[@lestrem11]

You have no support you brainless imbecile.

[@MKRM27]

He had your support. Most see him as a selfish, dangerous person - comfortable with making things up

[@taefravis]

@@MKRM27 Most do not - just you right win cry baby trolls!

[@lindacurrie8817]

@@MKRM27 Utter nonsense from you. Mick is stating facts not fiction and truth not lies evidently clear in all what he states.

[@next0845]

I work in the railway and I’m a member of the RMT. I’m glad my weekly contributions pay this mans salary 👍

[@jamescagney2713]

I'm glad you pay for his shiny shoes and suits while he tells you not only to pay for his lifestyle, but to lose so many days of pay while you're at it.

[@next0845]

@@jamescagney2713 short term pain for long term gain. He’s at the top of his game. Of course he earns an excellent salary! I don’t begrudge him a penny!

[@tams805]

@@jamescagney2713 He's wearing a bog-standard suit. Perhaps he got it fitted, as anyone who cares about their image should do. Meanwhile, our Prime Minister is strutting around in designer suits.

[@barryhomeowner9293]

@@jamescagney2713 His wage is approved by RMT members - and would you believe it, the man saying "our members should be earning more money", is earning a decent wage.

[@koreyleigh2733]

@@barryhomeowner9293 By WHAT stands Are You comparing, His Managerial experiences, WAGE COMPARISON?.

[@chesterproudfoot9864]

Yet another brilliant interview by Mick Lynch. Cuts through the lies and b.s. and stays on point. Brilliant.

[@Lewisjls]

The Tasteless Public

[@tarik121]

Mick is spot on right - he actually is a hero to a massive proportion of people in the UK

[@hurri7720]

All common sense from Mick Lynch.

[@juliewake4585]

Brilliantly articulate and empathetic. Well done Mick Lynch.

[@pennydefreyne]

How refreshing to hear someone speaking truth and honesty!

[@the1andonlytitch]

How can you not love this guy. Keep going Mr Grinch ✊

[@snipelite94]

Daily Mail should look into strikes by daily express journalists, over pay, when they have time 😆🤣😂

[@lovesees4320]

Mr Grinch👋👋👋 😂😂😂 & The Grinch was actually the victim , not the villain, in the end. The meanies where the bad guys in high society Perfect really Don't blame workers for fighting for a decent life

[@yorkymc]

@@lovesees4320 class yes ur spot on

[@JustSumChillAlien]

Mick Grinch 💀

[@mechthildtaylor4244]

I prefer to stick with his name, Mick Lynch. He is not showing it, because he has very good self control, but I doubt that he likes to be called the Daily Mail silly name

[@carlosdeno]

Mick doesn’t lie, he speaks truths and facts. Far to many politicians of today don’t, greed will kill us all.

[@fredatlas4396]

@carlosdeno This is what we always get when some people vote for the con party

[@ben8878]

I love this man.

[@Andrew-rc3vh]

He's a wrecker of industry.

[@ben8878]

@@Andrew-rc3vh no he's not. You haven't listened to him. Listen with an open mind and maybe he will make some sense. We need more people like him.

[@Andrew-rc3vh]

@@ben8878 I'm a customer and will be furious if he messes up my Christmas, which he is threatening to do. Trains are ridiculously expensive as they are. The service is rotten too.

[@TariqKhan-gl2zh]

He fielded those questions so well, and thoughtfully as well. Brilliant

[@pauleaton3578]

Keep going Mick. Well done to you and the members. The government have to come to the table.

[@MrScottyTay]

I would love someone like Mick (or him himself) running a party in parliament

[@nledaig]

He runs a union. More important

[@lincolngrove2808]

Despite next Saturday's ASLEF strike in South Wales being a significant inconvenience for me, I completely support the strikers and wish them success. Mick Lynch makes a lot of sense.

[@pjay3028]

Well said.

[@happydace6991]

Respect to you !

[@3PointBeats]

I wish I could express how empowering Mick Lynch is for normal people, these are the voices and people we need to hear and to have in positions where change can be made!

[@UncleKlausSchwab]

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[@TearTheRoof0ff]

@@UncleKlausSchwab Your brain-dead response is ironic in its ubiquity.

[@jamescagney2713]

Sub-normal people perhaps, let's do this one step at a time for those that need help in that area.........

[@thyowen]

@@UncleKlausSchwab cope

[@cegesh1459]

@@jamescagney2713 You are brain broken. The union is going step by step.I have no idea why people can be as evil as you are.

[@faithlesshound5621]

As a child in the 1960's I noticed that newspapers like the Daily Express and Daily Mail weren't just hostile to the trade unions, they also hated the co-operative movement (which was a big thing in retail in those days) and also the consumer movement - Which? Magazine etc. They took the side of big business against their readers - not surprising, since much of their income came from advertisers, i.e. big business. Those papers were selling out their readers to the advertisers.

[@rebeccahands9895]

Mick speaks so much sense. I totally support the rail workers in their strikes and I hope it has a knock on effect to all sectors, the rich are getting richer and everyone else are just trying to survive. I hope the RMT members keep strong and keep striking, it’s a pain as i do normally get the train to work but i’m absolutely behind them and i’m grateful they have taken on this fight on behalf of all working people.

[@reggiesmith3866]

Are you aware of the actual wages earned by train and London Underground drivers? New safety systems etc have made their jobs much cleaner and easier and they earn far more than most people.

[@tabbymoonshine5986]

Boot lickers out in force I see. We know what papers y'all read

[@leeantoniades8744]

@@reggiesmith3866 so what dose it mean then they sud not get a pay rise to keep up with the standard of living he or she has earned getting into that job. Inflation is out of control cus of the lockdowns that this government has forced on us and now the working people are being told they have to pay for it 🤦🏽‍♂️🤷🏽‍♂️

[@bazzacuda_]

@@reggiesmith3866 Are you aware that the RMT don't represent many train drivers, instead these are mostly cleaning staff, station staff, depot staff, track maintenance staff? None of those are clean, easy jobs.

[@russellcr0w]

Good luck getting the twots in this country to care about anyone but themselves

[@kayew5492]

I'm 100% in support of workers striking for a fair day's pay for a fair day's work. The super rich do not need government subsidies, and they certainly don't deserve them.

[@russellcr0w]

Greed corrupts people with weak morality, hence why we need laws to protect living standards in society.

[@kayew5492]

@D C Broadly speaking, enough to cover daily living expenses eg rent/mortgage, utilities, food, clothing, leisure activities, and enough left over to cover a sudden expense such as car repairs or to replace a broken washing machine for example. There is no excuse for anyone to be forced to live hand to mouth much less have to claim benefits to supplement full time pay, which since this comes out of taxes means that the government is subsidising not just the claimant but their employer.

[@kanedNunable]

@D C but thats semantics isnt it? the point is people should not have to work full time to still not be able to survive. you should be able to survive on part time. and then working full time be able to have some luxuries etc

[@kayew5492]

@D C So what is your solution to the problem? Mine would be to increase pay to cover average living expenses with enough left over to save, or deal with unforeseen expenses. If an individual is still struggling, then they may still need some additional help, but it would be far fewer than we have now.

[@DrMontague]

The majority of workers voted for bojo as did mick lynch, they stabbed Corbyn in the back.

[@davidhaswell1074]

Nice to hear a man that can keep his cool & give honest answers & reasons for the members

[@emileguertin]

This guys just drops one truth bomb after another. And much respect for mentioning Malaysia :)

[@matthulme2388]

I work as a tour guide, some days I've had no business because of the train strikes and I go home empty handed, and I still support the strikes 100%, I don't blame the strikers, I blame the people who have made the conditions so bad that these people need to strike

[@suzyqualcast6269]

And intend to make things worse. No holiday pay, ssp, etc, crikey M !

[@Toastrackman]

They have one of the cushiest jobs in the country and take home more than alot of workers do. The Grinch gets an alleged £124000 ayear which he denied ofcourse on the Piers Morgan show. I bet he'll still get payed too while the strikers get nothing. It's no wonder the rich get richer when the poor behave like sheep.

[@alfamonk]

Careful now, that's logical thinking. How dare you understand cause and effect!

[@fivewindow32]

I never tire of hearing Mick speak. Very clever, honest, knowledgeable man.

[@Lilylibra]

Hear, hear.

[@chris.bcfc.keeprighton.5685]

I have never heard any tory MP or journalists get the better of Mick Lynch. Mick Lynch for Prime Minister.

[@glazierblue573]

Mick your awsome. Where have you been all these years? Keep going. These stuck up, clueless corrupt toffy need to learn there not above the rest of us. For once there is a person here worth following. Thank you for all you do.

[@mmmcredland]

"Government's refusal to pay rail workers fairly ruins Christmas festivities." There we go, I fixed the headline for the Daily Mail.

[@Hat101]

The shite that keeps been thrown at this decent, honest, intelligent man must be so tiresome. Keep up the great work mate and don't let the bastards grind you down.

[@artyficialhorizon5464]

We need pragmatic and realistic people like this in our government. We need leaders as opposed to the panic stricken mob we have today.

[@bigchopper14]

We need more people like Mick, he knows exactly what's really going on... big companies exploiting all the genuinely good & hard working people of the uk

[@Retrobeemer]

*I'm disabled, live in Cornwall and work full-time with the homeless and some of the UK's most vulnerable people. I'm deemed a professional yet my salary is £10K+ less than the national average and there are people I work with and support that are getting more in benefits than I earn! I'm dependent on a food bank to help me eat and pay for the fuel to get to work each day. How can this be right and fair? We all need a Mick Lynch fighting our corner.*

[@BigHenFor]

Really? Food banks are giving out fuel now? Lol. Be careful what you write and be very clear in what you say, because people will take you at your word and miss the context. Especially, you envying people who are more disabled than you. If you work in social care, you should know that those people have had to prove how disabled they are to get what they get, and they're not living the life of Riley. In the current crisis there are disabled people who are rely on electricity to run medical equipment to stay alive and they're scared to face the bills. So, somehow as a disabled person I don't think you want to give the impression that you envy them. Because if you did, that would be toxic. Punch up, not sideways or down. Those like you or materially worse off than you are not the problem. They don't run the system, which is broken, and stopped making sense a long time ago. Your ire should be directed towards those who made this mess, not those struggling in like yourself.

[@Eleventhearlofmars]

It’s not right mate and people in this country are very slowly waking up to the fact that this conservative government have been fleecing the people for over a decade. Now all the strikes are happening because people no longer want to work for the privilege of barely living and having to use food banks, at least when labour were in power there were no food banks and people could afford to buy a house etc.

[@lbfourtwenty4163]

get a different job mate, even on minimum wage you shouldn't be resorting to a food bank or getting less than a benefit claimant, i hear that bullshit all the time im off work right now with an injured hand and struggling to cope on the sick to the point where i will most likely be back at work before i should be so i know for a fact a minimum wage full time job is better than that

[@Retrobeemer]

@@lbfourtwenty4163 Yeah, I'll just pop out in my lunch break and get a better paid job. Why didn't I think of that? I mean they're queueing up to offer well paid jobs to 56 year old disabled people! 😂 Actually I consider myself pretty fortunate to be getting £21500p.a when so many people in Cornwall are on minimum wage or working 2 or 3 part-time jobs. Were I on the same benefits as one of my clients I'd be getting UC £658 per month, PIP £505 per month and his Housing Benefit and zero Council Tax. That's £1163 per month as disposable income with zero bills except a weekly £16.50 service charge leaving £1 097 per month in his pocket. What incentive is there for him to ever go back to work when he can stay on his bed, watching TV and wait for his Cost of Living payments to roll in? So maybe you can show me a minimum wage job where you'll be left with nearly £1100 per month after you've paid your rent etc? Hope your hand heals soon by the way.

[@michaeltownson3318]

Lynch is not fighting your corner these people already earn £50k plus a year 6 weeks holiday and only do 32 hours a week, now they want another 10% it will be the poor who pay through added costs and don't forget they get free travel,

[@dcross8382]

Newspaper run by people who've never used public transport punching down on the working class? If only we had some experience of this sort of thing.

[@bereal6590]

Time they got punched back for all the horrible and divisive rubbish printed about people ✌

[@TheVeiledCollective]

Always thought that. These people at the top don't use most of our public service including the NHS. They're all going private while most of us are using food banks.

[@prof.hectorholbrook4692]

Mick Lynch - you speak SO MUCH SENSE! A man with vision on where this country is going & the sad way it's being "Governed".

[@user-ey6rz3fv5y]

Dont stop mick your doing a good job for the workers l wish there was more people like you

[@skullduggerysmiles8393]

Mick Lynch is the man. Thank you for defending the working person. (For AAAs)

[@DeanJuvenal]

and woman

[@skullduggerysmiles8393]

@@DeanJuvenal yep very true, I try to be inclusive with my words but slipped up there. You got me. Working person it is.

[@thomaswhitehead5496]

His handling of the press is top tier ✊️

[@TheNicoliyah]

He is legendary at dealing with hostile interviewers in a calm and logical way!

[@slothrr776]

He can speak intelligently and off the cuff because he doesn't have to manufacture and spin bullsh*t before he opens his mouth. So refreshing!

[@supertramp6011]

Always calm, even with a pleasant expression, as he casually dismantles their argument. Absolute legend. 👌

[@MrJoshcowlishaw]

He good with the press but still not been able to secure what the union members are striking for

[@Toastrackman]

He's good at getting his pay too, when the strikers get fk all.

[@cpcnw]

We need someone like Mick speaking out in the media for the NHS, Fire, Police, Nurses, Teachers etc

[@toontonic]

Can't agree more 👍

[@UncleKlausSchwab]

Yeah, more left wing sell outs who care more about what pronoun you use

[@toontonic]

@@UncleKlausSchwab seems more centralist if anything, maybe left leaning, but certainly not left wing.

[@Scapestoat]

I love how he just continues to be reasonable and human. And so calm. In the face of ... all that.

[@adzmitch]

MP's salaries are 50k higher today than they were 30 years ago. How many other jobs have had that sort of pay raise in that time?

[@DaveLee83]

They can also expense items...

[@stephenjon3502]

Most back benchers are consistently putting in expenses for 160 to 200k plus a year. A lot have their families on the payroll. One tory allegedly has his wife AND girlfriend on his payroll at the max 45k each a year. This lot need investigating big time. Their base salaries are just a drop in the pond.

[@nearlyretired7005]

Tube drivers! I started as a guard in 1987 on the Nothern Line. Drivers then earned £12,000 year I retired in 2017 on £52,000 a year. Tube driver now earn nearly £63,000 a year. From 1987 to 2021 Tube drivers salaries increased almost £50.0000 All that has happened has that thier wages have kept up with inflation.I have a very nice pension! Why shouldn't all workers have this?

[@taefravis]

@@stephenjon3502 I have been saying for ages that the problem is the IPSA. The press and the MPs claim it is independent when it is no such thing. IPSA is run by the civil service and who runs the civil service? Yes that's right - the government. The opposition and other MPS will not turn down a pay rise as they benefit from it.

[@johnsmith-mk3zq]

Guy is a national legend

[@BISHSPLASH]

Absolutely amazing man. Speaks the clear, logical truth. Need to see him get more air time to really hit the message home and get past the bullshit headlines

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[@normanclark933]

Compared with the vomitings from Piers Moron, and Fartrage it really is No Contest!

[@martinmcdonald4207]

Keep up the good fight Mick. The people are completely behind you because the people need you. Power to the people.

[@lincslegend6936]

Well done Mick and to all involved. Keep going!! ✊️

[@TheCeodoc]

Grinch? More like Santa Claus, Jesus and a last beacon of hope, might not be able to visit my Ma this xmas because of these strikes, she is nearly 80 and every xmas is important, however I give my full support to the heroes holding out for a change, ENOUGH IS ENOUGH, God bless you Mick Lynch!

[@geraldsavory899]

Excellent work by the RMT, keep up the good work Mick 👍

[@bobmurphy5966]

Don't stop Mick, good to have people like you fighting for the commoners.

[@bobmurphy5966]

@Controversial Chris absolutely, glad you're not working on the trains for £25k a year eh!

[@zu438]

@@crazychrislol4 don't be so stupid. The commoner would find another way to get to work and support their comrades in the quest to be paid a reasonable wage.

[@grahamherbert3612]

Are you a 'commoner' Bob? That's a very low opinion to have of yourself, or perhaps you are just a scraping serf.

[@bobmurphy5966]

@@grahamherbert3612 Common as muck and proud of it. Don't ever forget where you come from, unless you are Royalty Mr Herbert sir!

[@monkeytennis8861]

@Controversial Chris drivel

[@eradeziel]

It was inevitable at some point that the rapidly worsening situation of British society was going to produce a response, and some real working class heroes have ended up in the spotlight in recent years. Mick Lynch is one, and has been *exactly* the type of voice ordinary people need; straight talking, knowledgeable, always on point, and has an excellent manner in case of any hostile media interviews. He exposes the usual narrative effortlessly, even as they try to trip him up.

[@lcg8220]

Yep, he's a reasonable working class voice that isn't a media puppet, they're terrified of him because he could actually get through to a lot of the people they've got hoodwinked and make some real change happen.

[@guyemmott4009]

Superbly articulated. Well said Sir...👏👏

[@bargeryfamily]

Actual words and answers. Fabulous. I agree with everything he says which makes it even better.

[@Aquines]

Great interview Mick keep strong in the fight for worker rights support from Dublin Ireland

[@simonvalsler9519]

Wow!! What a brilliant interview!! Just imagine for a second the kind of country we would live in if someone as intelligent, caring and articulate as Mr Lynch was running the show!!

[@lestrem11]

Correct, lets get back to the 1970’s.. Dummies.

[@MKRM27]

He just makes things up, and much worse than politicians do. He is a dangerous, selfish person

[@Gritto1445]

Yeah bankrupt.

[@watto7728]

Yep, we would all be on strike or unemployed whilst he sits there on a full salary telling us all 'to take em on brothers and sisters'

[@ernestmcloud4515]

The son of immigrant parents who cares more about the hardworking people of England than their own politicians do

[@cathalmeenagh3898]

This man's composure and confidence in terms of research and actual economic data (as opposed to Murdoch media slurs) is so admirable. It's not just a case of understanding the injustice, it's also his calm sense of responsibility to other exploited sectors that comes across. It's rare these days that I encounter someone so inspirational. I hope people can get behind him and not lose resolve, which is exactly what the smears are relying on.

[@MKRM27]

You do realise he makes most of it up? He’s a chancer. Gambling that the reporter doesn’t know the real facts to challenge him back. Selfish, disgusting man

[@echoview1500]

You miss a vital point, where is the opposition, its easy to waffle when standing unopposed. It has now a been a few days since this clown spoke and I have noticed quite a few rail workers showing dissent toward him and his union mob online, but hey when people like you play the victim card you can never be persuaded to see the 2 sides of any debate.

[@scottwallbank4794]

@@MKRM27 Going to back that up with any citations or standard Internet bs?

[@valentinursu1747]

Good to see that UK still has decent people in leadership roles, even if small ones. Would love to have a leader like this guy in my country

[@tommckeon5008]

This journalist deserves appreciation too, they gave a very reasoned, decent and sensible interview. Nice to see an interview where they allow the other person to respond and fully explain their points.

[@blqeddie2946]

It's so refreshing to hear Mick talk, never tries to avoid a question, erudite and to the point!

[@ericaceous1652]

Keep at it Mick and RMT

[@watchvideosoul]

What a brilliant interview. The last few minutes especially. Man speaks a lot of sense. Also, this video makes me think how much damage the culture of “headlines and sound bites” news does. Inflicted upon us by tabloids, sub-30 minute TV news bulletins, and social media. When you give a bit more time to a topic (newspaper/online longer reads, and longer video/radio interviews like this) so much more can be learned, understood, and explained. Being informed and educated is critical to a good society. Providing its not conspiracy theories, or false agendas! Hats off to the Joe reporter for asking him clear questions, and letting him speak without interrupting him. Though maybe the only reason she didn’t need to interrupt him is because he wasn’t peddling lies or nonsense that warranted challenging!

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[@buzcheva6496]

The day Mick Lynch is offended by something from the Mail is the same day hell freezes over

[@pjay3028]

The Daily Mail's antics do nothing other than reinforce all decent people's support for Mick. Keep going mate.

[@barbaracumberlidge7445]

Full support here. Thank you Nick Lynch. You’re speaking for all working people.

[@tonyskoyled5949]

A general strike is on horizon across UK by the look as this incompetent government and rich employers present each day as simply not bothered as solving giving working people a decent wage to live with inflation beyond 11% Mick is a genuine string leader who always comes over with intelligence and integrity The government and the private operators should be ashamed of themselves but clearly they won’t be as they’ll all lining their coffers Well done Mick… 👏

[@andrepinto5826]

It must be so tough being in his shoes, constantly being attacked, especially by media and upper class… Hats off to you Sir

[@tankie9997]

The Grinch who wanted working class families to be able to eat at christmas at the expense of a few extra million pounds in profit for the multibillionaire CEO's. Maybe the Daily Mail should write childrens books for tory kids.

[@TheNicoliyah]

😂🎉😂

[@supertramp6011]

👌🤣

[@neznykvet7472]

Mick is my kind of man! I love how all that I'd like to say comes out of his mouth..❤

[@OFSpankableRoxyRae]

Amazing this man. Standing up for human rights! 👏👏👏

[@MrBlackfalconuk]

Right there with him. I was a soldier for 22 years, we had to go on mark time rates of pay for 7 years, while everything else went up - food, accommodation, council tax, mess bills etc and we got to complain to no one. AFPRB (Armed Forces Pay Review Body) is made up of business people, people that would no, could not and would refise to do our job, everything from burning cows to standing in for bin men, firemen, ambulance drivers and manning COVID testing centres as well as operations, not to mention covering the arses of private security when they fail in their contracts to supply security for the olympics. There was no extra pay, some time off was offered, but how many times was that refused after the fact. People need to stand up and be counted, join together in their collected poverty and make it better for us all.

[@suzyqualcast6269]

Full timer, eh, good on ya ! 😉 Bang on bout the road our Army is always dragged in to plug the gap by 'the Govt' as their failsafe and for nowt extra.

[@taefravis]

Tell me about it! I too am ex army and got fed up of being expected to swallow the bS thrown at us.

[@UkSapyy]

@MrBlackfalconuk 2008 - 2019 the UK GDP grew but wages didn't, in fact, the government made cuts. Then during COVID, the government hands out 460bn, which went to owners of companies. If a nation's GDP grows but your quality of life doesn't then someone is taking that from you. If 460bn gets handed out and you don't get 16k then someone has taken that money from you. I'm lucky to be in rail and be a part of a political working class but the people in the UK are lazy with politics, we're letting the government take advantage, be selfish and destroy us. Honestly mate you're right, people need to make some noise, get organised with others, demand reasonable wages, demand health care, demand safe fast travel, demand a pension and a house. You served in order to grow that GDP, so go make sure the government is looking after the nation and not themselves because otherwise you go to work so they can live like millionaires in their high societies off the back of others. Workers getting organised is their nightmare.

[@paulmonkcom]

Good to hear an uninterrupted interview... spot on Mick Lynch... we need someone like you for PM 8~)

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[@jamescagney2713]

Yep, a little late for Guy Fawkes and a little early for April Fools

[@rorytclancy]

Just a man speaking truth to power on behalf of those who aren't listened to. Whichever side your on a functioning society needs people like Mick

[@alanfox691]

More like a man full of spin & propaganda.

[@DarkFire515]

100% solidarity with everyone at the RMT and also the postal workers union.

[@BadTwin]

Millions are having to make a choice of either staying warm or eating this Christmas. But MPs can now claim Christmas parties on expenses. ...and they're calling him a Grinch?? xD

[@EggBastion]

*_That's what happen!_*

[@davidlancaster4476]

don't forget those mp's are BOTH labour and consevative, so regardlees of who you vote for, you can bet angela rayner will hold a christmas party in her london home and claim it on expenses before going home and having another party there and having a bloody laugh at us all for paying for it. but not to be biased so will every other mp, they are all the same. all at our expence.

[@markgwilliam9498]

He is absolutely on the money.100 %

[@lancebrunt9]

TOP MAN!...Mick, you answer, and explain everything in a calm and confident, easy to understand manner which shows great strengh and good knowledge of the System...The well off opposition have tried every single angle to discredit your very valid endeavor, but they have exhausted their efforts, and have nowhere else to go! 🙂 They are now playing a waiting game, and they do not want to make the right or wrong decision...😑 God Bless Mick Lynch ✝️

[@LeornianCyng]

Keep fighting Mick and I wholeheartedly agree. ✊

[@stuartburns8657]

So articulate and such well measured responses 👏👍

[@stephenyoxall3039]

What a fantastic articulate honest working class union leader wish we had a few more like mick all my family are behind the railway workers nurses post people any working class struggle keep at it mick and good luck top man reminds me of another working class hero Bob Crow god bless him

[@dogpound7162]

Ok then, we will all close our eyes and pretend that the government is not politicizing this.

[@mickpurcell272]

Keep at it Mick stick two fingers up to the government 🇬🇧👍

[@mikwns3722]

and people mis hospital appointments

[@kev95]

Yes.

[@gingerguinea-pigfromoneoft6394]

@@mikwns3722 well they’ll be missing they anyway,nurses strikes!

[@leighparr7961]

@Neutron Well how else do you suggest they get a decent wage? People like you are so selfish and shortsighted and the reason we have to tolerate this corrupt, twisted system. You're in for a shock because you're a slave just too thick to realise it, but realisation is dawning for the sheeple the 17% increase in death rates across Europe should give you a clue.

[@acolli777]

@@mikwns3722 if we carry on as it is there won't be any nurses/healthcare staff left to provide hospital appointments

[@yorkshireman6119]

What a lovely person -who speaks how it is- look after yourself Mick - don't let them get you down- this country needs more honest people like you - too many dishonest people in Government

[@SmithyD86]

I don't work in any sectors that's striking but I honestly wish I did.. Currently seeing the business I work in cut our pension contribution and they're offering us next to no pay rises. Not being in a union means there's next to nothing we can do. Don't let anyone tell you unions are bad for working people. I regret not trying to join one years ago.

[@martinheron7971]

Need to get rail, water and energy companies back into public ownership asap.

[@reggiesmith3866]

There were just as many strikes on the railways when they were under state control. Years ago I kept a diary and thought it would be interesting to read day by day what I was doing 50 years ago. Guess what, in November 1972 the railwaymen were announcing strikes ... I looked back 60 years ago and..yes you were right. No wonder we have among the highest rail fares in the world. Money is on offer if only the railwaymen would accept modern practices but no, their mentality is rooted in the age of steam despite it being much more safe and comfortable driving today`s trains with automation doing a lot of the job for them.

[@lupo10]

Like that’s going to help. He’s just said that the department for transport is blocking the operators to make an offer. We need to put a noose around the necks of the ruling class. Either that or ask the French to borrow their guillotines…. #SayHiToTheGCHQ 👋

[@reggiesmith3866]

@@lupo10 The Dept of Transport is correct in preventing an offer being made if there is no agreement on increased productivity from the strikers, otherwise fares will rise yet again to pay for it and fewer will travel. The strikers must accept that the age of steam is long gone and that increased automation is making their jobs safer and easier and therefore they must make concessions, it is not as if the drivers in particular are underpaid.

[@MB-tz6yc]

And health care most importantly

[@TheSmart-CasualGamer]

I don't even understand how the water privatisation was meant to help anyone. The main argument the Tories had was "It allows competition!", but you obviously can't switch water provider, sk what was the point?

[@jamesbutler1949]

Behind you all the way Mick. The NHS✊ are with you.

[@UncleKlausSchwab]

He'd throw you under the train in an instant. The people are stupid

[@clappedoutmotor]

@@UncleKlausSchwab You saying "The people are stupid" really isn't going to bring anyone around to your bizarre point of view.

[@thespadge11]

Every working class family of Britain should love what mick lynch is doing for them, taking the fight to the tories ,the oligarchs, and the greedy executive's that run large profit making companies, that take out their over inflated bonuses and provide some of the worst services this country has on record .

[@jamescagney2713]

My support for the NHS seems to weaken when I see NHS staff support rail skivers

[@richardgallagher4880]

37k a year after the killed 404k people last year from the lock down and they want a rise?🤦‍♂️🤣

[@garretmufc19]

I'm in Unite and fully behind Mick, as is everyone I speak to. A true working class hero who tells it straight. Up the workers!

[@echoview1500]

NO he tells only one side, thats not democracy or decency, we hear the 2 side and we research and decide, you want to dictate and rule...NO THANKS.

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[@myaccount2604]

Good man Mick!! Intelligence & honestly - how refreshing !

[@Alex-cw3rz]

Pitch the poor against each other that's what they are doing they are saying get angry at railway workers getting a pay rise rather than your employer for not giving you a pay rise.

[@danielwebb8402]

I think the anger is at the railway workers not turning up to work. Not anger at union jobs systematically getting lower pay rises than non union ones for the past 25 years.

[@Dom-lp8cl]

Thats what they are trying to do, it's up to everyone else if they want to be fooled by that line of divide and conquer, again.

[@lynnevenables7193]

@Neutron the railways were Privatised and have never been so inefficient and expensive. It’s not the workers that are the problem, it’s the vultures constant need for more!

[@lovesees4320]

@Neutron exactly But who is to blame & Why, if it's so bad are you not angry at the share holders who are not reinvesting? Is it because you don't understand or are you working for The Man?!?

[@danielwebb8402]

@@Scottie444 It doesn't seem to have posted my reply with a link to the actual data from statista. But since 2000 (till 2020 last data point) non union average hourly wage has increased by 10% more than union average hourly wage has.(not sure if it uses mean or median though, which does matter. But doesn't matter 10% and is apples to apples whichever of those 2 it is.)

[@jeanettesteed3326]

No bad language or slagging people off, just an extremely articulate man who knows exactly the facts of what he is saying. Shame MPs don’t take a leaf out of his book. Oh and by the way, HE TELLS THE TRUTH

[@BullshitJr]

If Mick stood at the head of a political party, I would vote for them in a heartbeat

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[@deborahtemple5727]

I support Mick all the way, we need more Micks!! ✌️