London Underground faces eight 24-hour strikes over four-day week plan
RMT union drivers to strike over 16 days including six dates before Christmas, disrupting commuters and shoppers.
At a glance
- RMT union has called eight 24-hour strikes over 16 days starting in late November
- Six strikes are scheduled in the lead-up to Christmas
- The action opposes plans for a four-day working week
- Aslef union drivers have welcomed the four-day week proposal
Train drivers represented by the RMT union have announced eight 24-hour strikes spanning 16 days, with six occurring in the weeks before Christmas. The action begins in late November and is in opposition to proposals for a four-day working week.
The strikes threaten significant disruption to London's transport network during a busy period for commuters and holiday shoppers. A competing union, Aslef, which represents the majority of Underground drivers, has welcomed the four-day week proposal.
Why it matters
The strikes coincide with peak Christmas travel and shopping season, potentially causing significant disruption to London's transport system and affecting millions of commuters and retailers.
Original reporting
- The Guardian — BusinessCommuters and shoppers face disruption from tube driver strikes in run-up to Christmas
- The Guardian — WorldCommuters and shoppers face disruption from tube driver strikes in run-up to Christmas
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