NEWS STORY : RMT Strikes on London Underground Called Off

STORY

Planned strikes on the London Underground have been called off at the last minute after the RMT union, which represents 10,000 tube workers, announced the suspension of the industrial action following “intense negotiations” with Transport for London (TfL) and a “significantly improved offer.” The strikes, which were set to begin this evening and continue intermittently over the next week, threatened to cause major disruption to the capital’s transport network. Commuters, businesses, and tourists were bracing for severe delays and cancellations, particularly during peak hours.

The RMT had previously warned that the strikes would go ahead unless TfL addressed concerns over pay structures and working conditions. However, a breakthrough in negotiations appears to have averted the crisis.

“Following intense negotiations with London Underground management and a significantly improved offer, we have suspended the strikes scheduled to start this evening,” an RMT spokesperson confirmed.

Details of the improved offer have not been publicly disclosed, but it is understood that TfL has abandoned proposed changes to pay structures that were a key sticking point for the union.

While the news will be welcomed by many, it is important to note that strikes by members of the Aslef drivers’ union are still scheduled to go ahead on November 7th and 12th. TfL has warned that these strikes could still cause significant disruption to services. TfL’s Chief Operating Officer, Claire Mann, expressed her relief at the RMT’s decision, stating: “We are pleased that the RMT has suspended its planned industrial action… We believe that our offer is fair, affordable, good for our colleagues and good news for London.” She urged Aslef to follow suit and call off their planned action to avoid further disruption to the city.