Tube Strike Called Off at ‘Eleventh Hour’
The RMT union has called off planned tube strikes that were set for this week and in June. This decision comes after employers shifted their stance, allowing the union to address members' concerns regarding new rosters and safety issues. However, the union's position on the four-day workweek remains unchanged.
- ▪RMT has cancelled tube strikes over two 24-hour periods this week.
- ▪Planned strikes in June have also been cancelled.
- ▪The employers shifted their position, allowing further exploration of members' concerns.
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RMT has cancelled tube strikes over two 24-hour periods this week and has also cancelled planned strikes in June. A spokesman for the union said: “At the eleventh hour the employers has shifted its position allowing us to further explore our members’ concerns around the imposition of new rosters, fatigue and safety issues.” Their position on the four-day-week is untouched then…
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