London Tube strikes to go ahead as talks fail
Summary
Two 24-hour strikes by London Underground drivers will happen on Tuesday and Thursday after talks to stop the strikes failed. The strikes are about a disagreement over plans to offer a voluntary four-day workweek.Key Facts
- The strikes will last 24 hours each, on Tuesday and Thursday.
- The strikes involve London Underground train drivers.
- The Rail, Maritime and Transport (RMT) union represents the striking workers.
- The dispute centers on plans to introduce a voluntary four-day workweek.
- The RMT union says Transport for London (TfL) did not seriously discuss the union’s concerns.
- TfL called the strike action "disappointing."
- The strikes are expected to cause major disruption to London’s Tube network.
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