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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Dan Haygarth

London Underground strikes confirmed amid dispute over working hours

  • London Underground drivers, members of the RMT union, have announced a series of 24-hour strikes in a dispute over working hours.
  • The industrial action is scheduled for 24 and 26 March, 21 and 23 April, and 19 and 21 May.
  • The dispute arises from transport bosses' plans to compress a normal working week into four days, which RMT members have rejected.
  • The union has expressed concerns about shift lengths, working time arrangements, and the potential impact on fatigue and safety.
  • RMT General Secretary Eddie Dempsey stated that strikes will proceed if a negotiated settlement is not reached, despite efforts over several months.

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