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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
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Are tube strikes happening this week? What you need to know

  • Two 24-hour strikes by London Underground drivers, previously planned for this week, were called off after progress was made in talks with London Underground.
  • However, members of the Rail, Maritime and Transport union (RMT) are still scheduled to strike for two days in April, May, and June over working hours, potentially causing widespread travel disruption in London.
  • Unite union members, employed by Transport for London (TfL) as bus station and network traffic controllers, are being balloted for industrial action over roster changes.
  • Unite stated that any strike action by its members could coincide with the RMT's planned Tube walkouts, exacerbating potential travel issues.
  • Unite's General Secretary, Sharon Graham, highlighted that the proposed roster changes would severely impact members' work/life balance and could lead to disciplinary action.

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