London is about to be brought to a standstill with a raft of new strikes announced. London Underground workers will stage a series of strikes next month over a dispute around pay and conditions, the RMT union has announced.
In a separate dispute over pay and conditions, workers on the Docklands Light Railway (DLR) will also be striking over the same period.
The RMT says the dual action will bring “significant disruption to the capital’s transport network”.
The union will carry out rolling strike action across the Tube network in the coming weeks.
Here’s all we know on the details:
When will the tube strike be and how long will it last?
The union will carry out rolling strike action across the Tube network for seven days beginning on Friday, September 5.
Why are they striking?
The union said there are a host of reasons for the strike action being decided, ranging from pay issues, “extreme shift patterns” and going back on their word in previous discussions over these issues.
In a general statement, the RMT said: “The strikes come after management refused to engage seriously with union demands on pay, fatigue management, extreme shift patterns and a reduction in the working week, as well as failing to honour previous agreements made with staff.”
RMT General Secretary Eddie Dempsey added: “Our members are doing a fantastic job to keep our capital moving and work strenuous shift patterns to make sure Londoners get to their destinations around the clock.
“They are not after a King's ransom, but fatigue and extreme shift rotations are serious issues impacting on our members health and wellbeing- all of which have not been adequately addressed for years by LU management.
“Coupled with the fact there are outstanding issues around staff travel arrangements, an atmosphere of distrust has been created, where our members feel like no one is listening to them.
“RMT will continue to engage LU management with a view to seeking a revised offer in order to reach a negotiated settlement.”
When did they last strike?
Tube workers last announced strike action in November last year but it was called off at the last minute when a deal was struck.
Lower-paid Tube workers agreed a deal for pay increases of between 5 per cent and 6.6 per cent, as well as other improvements including extended paternity leave, three years' protection of earnings for medically displaced staff and expanded travel benefits.
Tibe workers also held a strike in April of last year
Customer service managers with the Transport Salaried Staffs' Association (TSSA) took part in the industrial action.
Train drivers from Aslef union also walked out over working conditions in May and April 2024 in two 24-hour walkouts.
What lines will be affected?
No full details on line closures have yet been announced but they are expected in the coming weeks.
