Transport Salaried Staffs' Association

TSSA is an independent, UK-based trade union for the transport and travel trade industries. We have 30,000 members in the UK and Ireland, working for the railways and associated companies, London Underground and Transport for London, the travel trade, and in shipping, ports, road haulage and buses.

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Recent News Releases

Rail Fares Shake-Up Unfair on passengers

24 April 2008:Gerry Doherty, leader of the TSSA rail union, has condemned next month’s rail fares shake-up which will see the scrapping of refunds on advance ticket sales.
read more on: Rail Fares Shake-Up Unfair on passengers

TSSA Mourns Death of Rail Passengers Champion

18 April 2008:TSSA today mourned the death of Labour MP Gwyneth Dunwoody, the longest-serving female MP in Parliament and chair of the Transport Select Committee.
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TSSA Re-Elects General Secretary

9 April 2008:Gerry Doherty, general secretary of the TSSA , has been re-elected as leader of Britain’s second largest rail union for a second five-year term.
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Latest Campaign news

Love Music Hate Racism Carnival

Love Music Hate Racism uses the positive energy of the music scene to fight back against the BNP.
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May Day 2008

Thursday 1st May 2008 - March & Rally
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Workers’ Memorial Day 28 April

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Latest Company News

National Express East Anglia: News

8 May 2008:
 2008 Pay Claim
 Pensions Saver – Railways Pension Scheme contributions
read more on: National Express East Anglia: News

Southern Railway: Lead Learning Representative

7 May 2008: Nominations are sought for the Lead Learning Representative for Southern. This follows agreement being reached between the trade unions and Southern to implement this role.
read more on: Southern Railway: Lead Learning Representative

Northern Rail: Business Expenses Policy

1 May 2008: As you will be aware, Northern Rail is implementing a new Business Expenses Policy. Although the Policy has been discussed at the Joint Negotiating Committee, the joint Trade Unions have not agreed this policy and have asked Northern Rail to withdraw it until discussions are completed.
read more on: Northern Rail: Business Expenses Policy

Your Union

Education for TSSA members: Learning Opportunities TSSA employees & families in and around

More learning at work opportunities for TSSA members in and around Chatham on Learning at Work Day Thursday 22nd May.
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Education for TSSA members: LUL Employees - get some learning advice!

TSSA members shouldn’t miss the chance to get some guidance in Adult Learners Week and even have a quick French or Spanish taster session.
read more on LUL Employees - get some learning advice!