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Tube strike set to go ahead after failed talks
The union says the proposed four-day week would compress five days of work, while TfL says the change is voluntary and already backed by Aslef.
- London Underground drivers began a strike at 12:00 BST on Tuesday, opposing Transport for London's proposed voluntary four-day working pattern; a second 24-hour walkout starts Thursday at 12:00.
- Rail, Maritime and Transport union members voted to oppose the changes, claiming TfL "has not made any attempt to engage in negotiation meetings to resolve this dispute."
- Conversely, the Aslef union accepted the voluntary four-day week, securing an extra 35 days off per year "in return for some fairly minor changes to working conditions."
- TfL chief operating officer Claire Mann described the strike as "disappointing," emphasizing that drivers "can remain on a five-day working pattern" if they opt out of the new arrangement.
- Service is expected to halt on the Circle and Piccadilly lines, as well as the Metropolitan and Central lines, while the RMT continues to seek a negotiated settlement.
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London tube strike confirmed after last-minute talks collapse, 4 days of disruption expected
UK News: A major Tube strike in London is set to cause significant disruption for four days. Talks between TfL and RMT have collapsed, leading to planned 24-hour walkouts, affecting hundreds of thousands of commuters during peak travel times and major events.
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Total News Sources11
Leaning Left3Leaning Right4Center2Last UpdatedBias Distribution45% Right
Bias Distribution
- 45% of the sources lean Right
45% Right
L 33%
C 22%
R 45%
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