Tube strike set to go ahead after failed talks
Summary
London Underground drivers who are members of the RMT union will go on strike starting Tuesday over a disagreement about a new voluntary four-day workweek plan. Transport for London (TfL) says the new schedule is optional and meant to improve work-life balance, but talks with the union have not resolved the dispute.Key Facts
- The strike begins at noon on Tuesday and will affect several Tube lines including Circle, Piccadilly, Metropolitan, and Central lines.
- A second 24-hour strike will start at noon on Thursday and continue into Friday.
- The RMT union opposes the proposed four-day workweek with condensed hours and says TfL has not properly negotiated.
- TfL says drivers can choose to stay on their current five-day work schedule if they prefer.
- The Aslef union, representing other Tube drivers, has accepted the four-day workweek proposal.
- Aslef says the new schedule gives drivers up to 35 extra days off per year with only minor work condition changes.
- TfL's chief operating officer called the strike disappointing and said the plan aims to improve workers’ balance between work and life.
- Last September, similar Tube strikes led many Londoners to use bicycles to get around.
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