London tube strikes to go ahead on Tuesday and Thursday, RMT says
London Underground drivers are set to strike for 24 hours on Tuesday and Thursday next week due to disputes over a proposed four-day workweek. The RMT union has expressed concerns about fatigue and safety related to the new working arrangements. Transport for London expects some services to run but warns of disruptions during the strikes.
- ▪The RMT union announced two 24-hour strikes on June 2 and June 4 over a proposed four-day workweek.
- ▪Transport for London anticipates disruptions but expects most tube lines to operate during the strikes.
- ▪The RMT has raised concerns about fatigue and safety due to the proposed changes in working conditions.
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Transport for London said it expected services on most tube lines during the strike, but has told commuters to expect disruption. Photograph: Zeynep Demir Aslim/ZUMA Press Wire/ShutterstockView image in fullscreenTransport for London said it expected services on most tube lines during the strike, but has told commuters to expect disruption. Photograph: Zeynep Demir Aslim/ZUMA Press Wire/ShutterstockLondon UndergroundLondon tube strikes to go ahead on Tuesday and Thursday, RMT saysTwo 24-hour stoppages by drivers to take place next week as part of action over proposals for four-day weekJoanna PartridgeFri 29 May 2026 10.07 EDTFirst published on Fri 29 May 2026 10.06 EDTSharePrefer the Guardian on GoogleStrikes by drivers on London Underground next week will go ahead, the RMT union has…
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