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London Underground Strikes to Begin at Midday
The walkouts could disrupt the entire Underground network for 24 hours as the RMT says longer shifts would raise fatigue and safety risks.
- On Tuesday, members of the Rail, Maritime and Transport union began a 24-hour strike across the London Underground network, causing significant disruption starting at midday.
- The industrial action stems from a dispute over Transport for London's proposal to condense a five-day working week into four days, which the RMT argues risks driver fatigue and compromises safety.
- RMT general secretary Eddie Dempsey stated the union approached negotiations in good faith, while TfL chief operating officer Claire Mann defended the plan as voluntary and aimed at improving flexibility.
- Hospitality businesses fear sales drops of up to 40 per cent during the walkouts, while commuters scramble for alternatives as black cabs prepare for high demand across the capital.
- This walkout marks the first in a series of six 24-hour strikes planned for the coming months, with a second period of industrial action scheduled to begin on Thursday, April 23.
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