RMT
Abbreviation with 2 meanings
| Stands for | National Union of Rail, Maritime and Transport Workers |
|---|---|
| Meanings | 2 |
| Categories | Organizations & Companies, Texting & Internet Slang |
RMT has two meanings. It stands for National Union of Rail, Maritime and Transport Workers (professional association and labor union) or Real-money trading (gaming slang).
Meanings of RMT at a glance
| # | RMT stands for | Context |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | National Union of Rail, Maritime and Transport Workers | Organizations & Companies › Professional Association and Labor Union |
| 2 | Real-money trading | Texting & Internet Slang › Gaming Slang |
1. National Union of Rail, Maritime and Transport Workers
Organizations & Companies · Professional Association and Labor Union Abbreviations
UK trade union representing workers on railways, London Underground, buses, shipping and offshore energy, known for strikes over pay, jobs and safety.
Example: RMT members walked out on the national rail network, disrupting journeys across Britain.
It was formed in 1990 by merging the National Union of Railwaymen and the National Union of Seamen. Its 2022-2023 national rail strikes were the largest in the industry in decades. Its decisions on Tube strikes are closely watched by London commuters.
2. Real-money trading
Texting & Internet Slang · Gaming Slang Abbreviations
Buying or selling in-game items, currency or accounts for real money outside official channels. Common in MMORPGs with valuable items.
Example: RMT will get your account banned, it's in the terms of service.
Most games forbid RMT because it encourages bots, account theft and "gold farming" operations. Some games, such as EVE Online, offer official alternatives. Players caught buying gold may lose their accounts.
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