It is known that transport strikes have been a constant in the UK in recent months and the fight for carrier rights has taken to the country’s streets on multiple occasions. In the interest of promoting and amplifying its message, the union of British carriers (the RMT Unionrail, sea and transport workers) featured the entries none other than Bobby Gillespie from primal scream y Kevin Rowland from I gave for a song of their own that puts words and feelings to the struggle of those affected: When it is too much is too much!.
The piece, made for charity, tries to convey to ordinary citizens the circumstances that the sector has been facing for months (low wages, cuts, increasingly worse working conditions), trying to seek the solidarity of the British people through the illustrious voices of both. the musicians: “It is clear that for hundreds of people something is wrong as millionaires get richer and more demanding that workers accept poverty. As we say in the song, the media want to confuse people with lies and divide us with secondary issues like Brexit and culture wars, while all we are getting is continued austerity and endless cuts.” nut Kevin Rowlandleader and singer of I gave.
In the aforementioned track, marked by that classic liberating tone and that revolutionary camaraderie, we also find the voice of Mick Lynchleader of the RMT association that enhances it with the most heartfelt verses and speeches: “Relying on these talented artists for free for our cause is quite significant in how far we are advancing in our struggle“Lynch comments.” As we move forward on this Saturday’s strike, this kind of solidarity, which these talented musicians have provided completely free of charge, is an indication of the outpouring of support we are receiving from across the country. “All the money from this issue will go entirely to our dispute fund which we are using as part of our battle for workplace justice. It’s time for the government to stop interfering and negotiate a deal with whoever hires us …“
The song can be purchased from the same Bandcamp enabled for the cause and you can also enjoy the video clip it produced Douglas Hartas an update of the situation that the sector is going through.
Primal Scream & Dexys: enough!
🎵🎶 New release day 🎶🎵@RMTunion is proud and honored to release new music by today @ScreamOfficial And @DexysOfficial
When it is too much is too much! is available for download from Bandcamp and all proceeds go to the RMT dispute fundhttps://t.co/bsbQVUEthc– RMT (@RMTunion) November 1, 2022
