Tube drivers in London began a 24-hour strike on Tuesday, June 2, causing significant delays and disruptions across the network. The walkout, protesting proposed changes to working patterns, is the first of two planned strikes this week, with a second scheduled for Thursday, June 4.
London Underground drivers from the RMT union began a 24-hour strike Tuesday over a four-day working week, causing widespread disruption to Tube services and roads. Despite negotiations, the RMT cited concerns over fatigue and safety, while TfL stated the four-day week is voluntary. Another strike is planned for Thursday.
London Underground strike set for Tuesday as RMT union talks with TfL fail. Drivers protest a four-day week, leading to widespread disruption. Aslef drivers will not strike, limiting impact.
London faces four days of Tube strikes from May 19-22 and June 16-19 due to a dispute over a voluntary four-day working week. RMT union opposes the plan citing safety concerns, while ASLEF members reportedly accepted it. Disruption expected across the network, with alternative transport advised.
RMT union puts out feelers for talks with TfL to avert London Underground strikes scheduled for next Tuesday and Thursday, despite TfL's unchanged stance on a proposed four-day work week, which Aslef union supports.
London Underground faces a second 24-hour strike from midday Thursday as RMT union drivers protest TfL's proposed voluntary four-day working week, citing fatigue and safety concerns. Services are reduced across most lines, with Piccadilly, Waterloo & City and Circle lines expected to have no service during strike hours. The dispute continues with no further talks scheduled, and RMT has threatened four more strikes in May and June.
London Underground faces significant disruption as RMT union drivers begin 24-hour strikes over TfL's voluntary compressed four-day week proposal. The strike, running from midday Tuesday, closes Piccadilly and Circle lines entirely, with Metropolitan line suspended between Baker Street and Aldgate and Central line cut between White City and Liverpool Street. A second 24-hour strike begins Thursday. RMT warns longer working days risk driver fatigue and compromise safety, while TfL calls the action unnecessary and notes the change is voluntary.
London Underground drivers will stage six 24-hour strikes starting 21 April over plans for a voluntary four-day working week. The RMT union opposes the proposal, saying longer shifts would cause driver fatigue and compromise safety. TfL says the change would be voluntary with no reduction in contractual hours. Services on Piccadilly, Circle and parts of Central and Metropolitan lines will be affected.
