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London Underground workers have initiated a five-day walkout in protest of pay and conditions, marking the first strike to close the network in 18 months. The Rail, Maritime and Transport (RMT) union members are engaging in rolling action over pay and “fatigue management”, advocating for a 32-hour workweek. Limited service will be available until 18:00 BST on Sunday, with minimal to no service from Monday to Thursday. While the Elizabeth line and the Overground are still operational, they may not make stops at Tube-shared stations.
Transport for London (TfL) has proposed a 3.4% pay increase and expressed willingness to further engage with the unions. However, TfL asserted that reducing the current 35-hour week is neither practical nor affordable. Services running on Sunday will conclude early, and between Monday and Thursday, various RMT members will stage walkouts on different days, resulting in little to no Tube service.
In addition to the Tube strike, a separate dispute on the Docklands Light Railway (DLR) is set for Tuesday and Thursday, leading to a halt in DLR operations on those days. This strike action is expected to considerably increase commuter traffic on the Elizabeth line and Overground. The Tube will resume service late on Friday, opening at 08:00. For more information on impacted lines, visit TfL’s website.
Overall, this strike action underscores the ongoing tensions between London Underground staff and TfL regarding pay, working conditions, and hours. The disruption caused by the strike is anticipated to persist for several days, affecting commuters across various parts of the city’s transport network
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