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London Tube strikes to go ahead as talks fail

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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