"The RMT union has called out all its tube members, just over 10,000 of London Underground's 15,000 staff, to strike in the dispute about working hours and conditions in pay talks. No further talks between Transport for London and the RMT are expected to take place, with TfL now viewing as inevitable the first major strike under the leadership of Eddie Dempsey, who took over as general secretary from Mick Lynch this year."
"TfL said it would operate as many services as possible. It said it had made a fair, affordable pay offer of 3.4%, in line with RPI inflation and other pay deals agreed in the rail industry with the union, but could not budge on a central union demand to reduce the working week from 35 to 32 hours. The Docklands Light Railway will also be closed on Tuesday and Thursday, in a separate dispute."
Strikes by tube staff start on Friday and are expected to close the London Underground entirely for four days from Monday, producing virtually no tube services and crowding. The Elizabeth line, Overground and national rail services will continue, and the Docklands Light Railway will be closed on Tuesday and Thursday. The RMT has called out over 10,000 Tube staff over working hours and conditions in pay talks. TfL offered a 3.4% pay rise tied to RPI but refused a union demand to cut the working week from 35 to 32 hours. No further talks are expected; Aslef drivers accepted the offer and will not strike.
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