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Rail is central to a low-carbon green economy – so let’s invest in it
The planet is screaming for help ahead of November’s crucial COP26 climate change summit, but where is the government action, asks TSSA leader MANUEL CORTES

AS trade unionists we are all well versed at the art of foresight — looking ahead in a bid to avert crises in our workplaces and our industries. 

However, like the rest of the world we were unable to see Covid-19 coming down the track. 

It remains the case that we are continuing to live through this pandemic and the many difficulties it brings, not least in terms of the health of workers everywhere. 

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