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London Tube Drivers’ Strike Gets Suspended After Last-Minute Talks
(MENAFN) Planned industrial action by London Underground drivers, which was set to begin on Tuesday, has been suspended following last-minute discussions between the Rail, Maritime and Transport union (RMT) and Transport for London (TfL), easing fears of widespread disruption in the UK capital.
The walkouts had been scheduled for Tuesday and Thursday, each lasting 24 hours, as part of a dispute over TfL’s proposed voluntary introduction of a compressed four-day working week.
Announcing the suspension on Monday, the RMT said “at the 11th hour the employer has shifted its position allowing us to further explore our members concerns around the imposition of new rosters, fatigue and safety issues.”
TfL responded positively to the development, calling the move “good news for London.”
The planned strikes for June 16 and 18 have now been canceled. However, according to the union, new strike dates have been set for June 2 and 4 while talks between both sides continue.
The disagreement remains focused on TfL’s proposal to voluntarily introduce a condensed four-day working schedule.
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