This Saturday ASLEF is proud to stand together with trade unionists from across the UK to #StopTommyRobinson. Join us and #StandUpToRacism as we march against fascism. 📆 Saturday 13th September ⏰ 11:30 📍 Corner of Russell Sq & Southampton Row

Suicides on the railway can have serious psychological effects on train drivers, as new DfT analysis shows. Some even have to leave our profession altogether. This #SuicidePreventionDay, you're not alone. If you're struggling, please contact Samaritans on 116 123 for support.

Suicides on the railway can have serious psychological effects on train drivers, as new @transportgovuk analysis shows. Some even have to leave our profession altogether. This #SuicidePreventionDay, you're not alone. If you're struggling, please contact @samaritans on 116 123 for support.

Young workers turn up. It's time to turn up for young workers. #TUC2025

NEW: the labour movement has backed ASLEF's campaign for #DignityForDrivers. It's time for every train driver to have access to a toilet. Thank you to our siblings in Unite for seconding our motion at #TUC2025

Angela Rayner has helped deliver the biggest uplift in workers' rights in a generation.

🚨 NEW: Train drivers on CrossCountry will strike on Friday 3rd October. ASLEF members will also withdraw from all non-contractual overtime from 21st September until further notice. Drivers were left with no choice after the company's persistent refusal to adhere to negotiated agreements.

ASLEF District 6 members out on the picket line today supporting striking @pcsunion.bsky.social members at the Ministry of Housing, Communities & Local Government. MHCLG civil servants are taking action over office closures, attendance polices & recruitment. It's time for ministry bosses to listen.

📢 NEW: Train drivers have secured an end to peak time rail fares in Scotland – saving passengers money. Great to see Transport Minister @fionahyslop.bsky.social spreading the word alongside ASLEF members this morning.

Our rally officially started with ASLEF Hull Trains Lead Officer Nigel Roebuck addressing those gathered to show solidarity. #HullTrainsStrike

Today ASLEF members and supporters from far and wide are rallying in Hull. Why? Because Hull Trains: 💥 Sacked a driver who did nothing wrong 💥 Lied to staff, our union and the public 💥 Created a situation where no driver will risk coming forward with a safety concern. #HullTrainsStrike

Incredible to see this solidarity for the #HullTrainsStrike from members of the public. It's common sense. Hull Trains need to stop the witch hunt and start abiding by our industry's agreed safety procedures.

With 7 days until our Solidarity Rally, write to Hull Trains management to demand that they stop attacking union members. Our members at Hull Trains have taken 73 days of strike action in support of a colleague who was unfairly dismissed. Write to the management via the link 👉 buff.ly/hku5a5v

📢 SOLIDARITY RALLY! ASLEF members on Hull Trains have taken over 70 days of strike action in support of a colleague who was unfairly dismissed. They've shown the power of solidarity. Now they need yours. 📆 Tuesday 29th August ⏰ 10:30 📍 Hull Paragon station

Sacking a train driver with a perfect driving record isn't looking out for safety – it's totally disregarding it. Time for Hull Trains to fix the mess they've made.

Five years on from the tragic derailment at Carmont, we pledge to continue to work to ensure such an accident never happens again.

Train drivers will finally have access to toilets at work. This is a huge win for ASLEF members and for dignity at work. #DignityForDrivers

Drivers want to ensure industry-wide safety practices are upheld and to get trains running again. Do Hull Trains?

We send our condolences to the loved ones of the three people who lost their lives in the tragic incident near Riedlingen, Germany, yesterday. Our thoughts are with our union siblings in the the German train drivers' union, the GDL. Their member was among those who so sadly died.

🚨 NEW: ASLEF members on Hull Trains are standing strong. Members have returned a fresh mandate for strike action. We once again repeat our offer to meet with the company ASAP to find a solution. Hull Trains cannot keep hiding from the mess they've created.

📢 Campaign launch: Another Ukraine is Possible ✊ ASLEF General Secretary Mick Whelan will be joined live from Ukraine by speakers from Ukrainian democratic organisation Social Movement. 📆 Monday 28th July ⏰ 6pm 📍 NEU, London

🚨 NEW: Britain's manufacturers want the government to restore the original HS2 line to Leeds and Manchester. High-speed passenger rail will increase capacity – generating space to shift freight from road to rail. #RailFreightFuture

Aslef is proud to stand with the #BrumBinStrike. Support the Birmingham bin strikers. Join the historic #Megapicket. 📆 Friday 25th July 📍 5 sites Join the picket: bit.ly/RSVPMegapicketII

ASLEF welcomes C2C coming into public hands today, marking the next step towards ending the failed fragmentation of our network Public ownership of our railways is key to ensuring they work for the good of the public and not for private profits

🚨 National March for Palestine - Stop Starving Gaza ⏰ 19 July, 12pm 📍 Embankment Tube Station

Thank you to @ConnorNaismithMP.bsky.social for raising our Rail Freight Future campaign in today's Westminster Hall Debate on the future of the West Coast Main Line Rail freight is a key aspect of our railways and must not be forgotten in the plans for GBR or new infrastructure investment

We would like to extend our condolences to the family and friends of the victim of the tragic incident at Teynham last night. Our thoughts are with everyone involved, our member, other railway workers and emergency responders.

Another strong picket line from our members at Hull Trains, they were joined by lead officer Nigel Roebuck. This is a long running dispute in support of a colleague unfairly dismissed, with today marking the 51st day of strike action. #ASLEFstrike

Last week ASLEF members attended the TUC LGBT+ Conference, you can read a round up of proceedings here 👉 buff.ly/NnKazKn

✊ Solidarity with our members at Hull Trains still standing strong on the picket line in their long running dispute in support of a colleague that was unfairly dismissed. Today is the 45th day of action that they have taken. #ASLEFstrike

Last week the ORR convened a round table of senior leaders from across the industry alongside us and other rail unions to discuss welfare facilities for workers. This in part is a result of our Dignity for Drivers Campaign buff.ly/I4paL4k 1/2 buff.ly/CPsIOEz

On Tuesday this week we signed a joint letter with the RMT and TSSA to the Liverpool City Region Transport Committee to urge for the public ownership of MerseyRail ahead of their meeting with the current concession's operator.

Our members at Hull Trains are standing strong on the picket line today as they continue their industrial action in defence of a colleague who was unfairly dismissed. #ASLEFstrike

ASLEF urges the Government to rethink the proposed reforms to the welfare system

Earlier this week ASLEF General Secretary Mick Whelan spoke at the Transport Select Committee evidence session "Rail investment pipelines: ending boom and bust" He responded to multiple questions including on how the Government should approach rolling stock procurement:

As temperatures soar workers can bear the brunt of these conditions. For train drivers this is an issue beyond the Tube and can mean driving in cabs that do not have air con. We raised this in our Driving Cabs Campaign buff.ly/Z6pzs0I buff.ly/NqoGldw 1/3

Not only does this mean crucial investment in railway infrastructure it also secures the future of British Steel and thousands of jobs buff.ly/GpmcOAl

Whilst our members continue to take industrial action at Hull Trains following the unfair sacking of a colleague, @AslefD4DO, @MickWhelanASLEF and EC President Dave Calfe were all at the special Hull Branch meeting today to show solidarity and keep members informed.

The recent arrest of SEIU-USWW President David Huerta in the US as part of the ongoing ICE raids is a chilling escalation. We stand with the ITF and other affiliates in solidarity with the SEIU and all those defending the rights of immigrant workers. buff.ly/7e1pvdf

Last week on Tuesday 3 and Wednesday 4 June our delegation attended the TUC Disabled Workers' Conference in Bournemouth. You can read a report from the conference via our website 👇 buff.ly/PiIPtxd

At our conference in 2019 the issue of colour vision testing for train drivers was raised and following campaigning from ASLEF, the Rail Safety and Standards Board introduced a new two-stage colour vision test this year, modernising testing and ensuring that is fair. 👇

ASLEF members have braved the elements to be loud and proud at Portsmouth Pride today which is also this years UK Pride @pompey_pride @UKPrideNetwork

On Saturday our members at Hull Trains will be continuing industrial action in defence of a colleague who was unfairly dismissed. Lead officer Nigel Roebuck, rebuts the company's claims on their willingness to solve the dispute 👇

"our message is clear: we will meet to find a solution whenever, but Hull Trains needs to understand that dispute resolution is a two-way street, not a game of smoke and mirrors" 👇 buff.ly/rKeosgM

With consent given to the LTC but no public funding yet pledged, it is important that no funding for public transport is lost to fund the new road bridge. Our AGS Simon Weller has written a piece alongside TAN on the need to invest in public transport and rail freight. buff.ly/BkW4uDb

Solidarity with our members at Hull Trains, another strong picket line as they take industrial action in support of a colleague unfairly dismissed #ASLEFstrike

ASLEF members at Hull Trains are taking strike action today, find out why 👇

📣 March for he children of Ukraine 📆 Sunday 1st June, 13.00 📍 Marble Arch @UkraineSol

Today, South Western Railway transfers into public hands marking an important step towards public ownership of our railways