London Tube Drivers to Strike on Tuesday and Thursday, RMT Union Confirms
The Story
The RMT union has announced that two 24-hour strikes by London Underground drivers will take place on Tuesday 2 June and Thursday 4 June. The industrial action stems from differences over a proposed four-day working week.
Key Facts
- The strikes run from 00.01 to 23.59 on Tuesday 2 June and Thursday 4 June.
- The RMT stated that Transport for London (TfL) has “continued refusal to engage meaningfully” with union concerns over a compressed four-day week.
- RMT members raised concerns about fatigue, longer shifts, reduced flexibility, and the impact on a safety-critical role.
- TfL expects most tube lines to run but warned of disruption; other services (Elizabeth line, London Overground, DLR, tram) will run as scheduled but may be busier.
- TfL’s proposal for a four-day week is voluntary and has been endorsed by Aslef, which represents a slight majority of tube drivers.
- Claire Mann, TfL chief operating officer, said TfL is disappointed but continues talks with the RMT.
- The RMT called off a two-day strike planned for mid-May but moved forward strikes originally scheduled for 16 and 18 June to 2 and 4 June.
- Previous RMT strikes over the four-day week had “found little public sympathy” and “mystified” Aslef, which sees the proposal as a significant improvement.
Conflicting Reports
No conflicting reports identified in the source article.
Still Unclear
No open questions identified in the source article.
Misconceptions
No widespread misconceptions addressed in the source article.
Key Figures
- RMT (union, spokesperson not named)
- Claire Mann, chief operating officer, Transport for London
- Aslef union
Sources: The Guardian
