Tube staff to strike over pay and work conditions
Summary
London Underground staff announced a seven-day strike starting from 5 September due to disagreements over pay, work hours, and conditions. The RMT union says the action is because of unresolved issues like fatigue and extreme shifts, while Transport for London (TfL) wants further talks. A separate strike by Docklands Light Railway workers is also set to occur during this period.Key Facts
- London Underground staff will begin a seven-day strike on 5 September.
- The RMT union says issues include pay fairness, fatigue, and extreme shift patterns.
- Transport for London says they offered a 3.4% pay increase.
- The union claims management has not engaged adequately on key issues.
- Different grades of staff will strike at different times.
- TfL stated a reduction in the 35-hour working week is not feasible.
- Workers on the Docklands Light Railway will strike in another dispute during the same week.
- Ongoing talks aim at resolving the issues between staff and management.
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