was its General Secretary between 2011-2026, before being replaced by Dave Calfe who was elected in November 2025.

History

Foundation

In 1865, North Eastern Railway footplatemen founded a union called the Engine Drivers' and Firemen's Society. It unsuccessfully attempted strike action, as a result of which the NER was able to break up the Society.

In 1872, an industrial union,

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