US EditionLondon Underground Workers to Go on Strike Next Month, RMT Union Announces
The Rail, Maritime and Transport Union (RMT) demands better pay, fatigue management, and shift pattern changes amid a rejected 3.4% pay offer, with over 10,000 workers balloted.
- On Friday, September 5 the Rail, Maritime and Transport union announced a seven-day rolling strike across the London Underground involving different grades striking at different times.
- The RMT says the dispute stems from unresolved demands on pay, fatigue management, shift patterns, and a reduction in the working week after members recently rejected a 3.4% pay rise offer from London Underground.
- Ruslip Depot Operational Managers will strike from 6pm Friday, September 5 to 5.59pm Saturday, September 6; Signallers, Service Control and Emergency Response Unit members strike Tuesday, September 9; All Fleet, Engineering, Stations and Trains members strike Monday, September 8.
- The RMT warned of significant disruption to the capital's transport network after more than 10,000 workers were balloted and the RMT strike mandate passed on a 57.5% turnout.
- Transport for London urged the Rail, Maritime and Transport union to present its pay offer to members and continue engagement, while the RMT pledged to seek a revised offer with London Underground management for a negotiated settlement.
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