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.

Paper Cuts

We present TSSA's "Learning in Union" film. It shows real life Union Learning Reps (ULRs), learners and an employer's perspective to give a snapshot of what union learning is, and why TSSA actively supports it. It's less than 5 minutes long, making it easy to find a few minutes to watch it. Click on the picture to the left to view the film. There are different formats available and you can also choose to view the film with or without sign language.

Recent News Releases

New strike threat for Network Rail over Easter

11 March 2010:The growing strike threat to Easter rail travel widened today when another strike ballot began at Network Rail.
read more on: New strike threat for Network Rail over Easter

Union welcomes ORR support over safety concerns at Network Rail

4 March 2010:The TSSA has welcomed the ORR report which has raised "significant concerns" over plans by Network Rail to radically change its maintenance regime while axing 1500 jobs.
read more on: Union welcomes ORR support over safety concerns at Network Rail

Rail bosses endanger passengers by closing ticket offices at night

25 February 2010:Stagecoach rail bosses were accused today of endangering passengers - particularly women and the elderly - by closing booking offices during evenings and at weekends.
read more on: Rail bosses endanger passengers by closing ticket offices at night

Latest Campaign news

Campaign against South West Trains Ticket Office cuts

TSSA will be leafleting and encouraging passengers to sign petitions at two of the 24 stations affected by South West Trains’ proposals to reduce ticket office opening times, supported by local MP’s we will be attending the following stations.
read more on: Campaign against South West Trains Ticket Office cuts

Rail Safety – Not European rail privatisation

Demonstration in Lille, France on Tuesday 13th April 2010 at the European Rail Agency
read more on: Rail Safety – Not European rail privatisation

Help Us Protect Public Services

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Latest Company News

Network Rail: Ops, Projects and Support and Controllers Pay Disputes - Ballot Papers Posted Today!

11 March 2010: Ballot papers are being despatched today for you to vote on strike action and action short of strike over the current pay dispute. As you know Network Rail have refused to improve a 0.8% pay offer and dismissed out of hand our claim for improvements in conditions around working hours, family friendly policies, performance related pay and Christmas and New Year allowances.
read more on: Network Rail: Ops, Projects and Support and Controllers Pay Disputes - Ballot Papers Posted Today!

British Transport Police: BTP’s secret new contracts. Don’t sell your rights!

11 March 2010: BTP are about to have a big push to sell new contracts to you to try and buy off some of your most important rights.
read more on: British Transport Police: BTP’s secret new contracts. Don’t sell your rights!

London Underground: Change Proposals for LUL Operations

11 March 2010: We have this afternoon received notice of massive job cuts affecting several grades within LUL Operations. The company claim that the need for change is driven simply by a significant financial deficit that they believe must be addressed. They quote the economic downturn, associated shortfalls in revenue forecasts and the financial implications of taking over Metronet as the causes for the need for change.
read more on: London Underground: Change Proposals for LUL Operations

London Overground Rail Operations: Your say on LOROL pay

11 March 2010: Following extensive negotiations with the Company, management have made a final offer with a view to settling this year’s pay review.
read more on: London Overground Rail Operations: Your say on LOROL pay

Your Union

Elections: Executive Committee Elections 2010-2013: Scotland

Branches are advised that one valid nomination was received for the Scotland seat on the Executive Committee as follows:
read more on Executive Committee Elections 2010-2013: Scotland

Elections: Executive Committee Elections 2010-2013: Northumberland and Durham

Branches are advised that one valid nomination was received for the Northumberland & Durham seat on the Executive Committee as follows:
read more on Executive Committee Elections 2010-2013: Northumberland and Durham

Elections: Executive Committee Elections 2010-2013: London South West

Branches are advised that one valid nomination was received for the London South West seat on the Executive Committee as follows:
read more on Executive Committee Elections 2010-2013: London South West

Elections: Executive Committee Elections 2010-2013: Yorkshire

Branches are advised that two valid nominations were received for the Yorkshire seat on the Executive Committee as follows:
read more on Executive Committee Elections 2010-2013: Yorkshire

Elections: EC Elections 2010-2013: London North West

Branches are advised that one valid nomination was received for the London North West seat on the Executive Committee as follows:
read more on EC Elections 2010-2013: London North West