London Tube Strikes 2024: Are there more RMT union strikes on the Underground planned?

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London Underground passengers could be faced with more disruption over the next six months after a union voted in favour of taking further action.

Rail, Maritime and Transport (RMT) members voted by more than nine to one in favour of walking out if they deem it essential in the next six months.

Pay negotiations with Transport for London (TfL) are continuing as both the union and TfL look to minimise disruption to passengers.

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Why is the RMT union considering strike action?

The RMT union said due to changes to pay bands not all members would be entitled to the same percentage increase, which was “wholly unacceptable”.

The union said it will be meeting with TfL representatives soon to seek a negotiated settlement.

Mick Lynch, general secretary said: "Our members on London Underground are sending a clear message to management that they will not put up with substandard pay offers or any attempt to treat members unequally in any pay deal.

"We are always willing to find solutions to industrial relations issues, but our members will not tolerate an imposition of any pay deal where members are not being treated equally or fairly."

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The RMT union has secured another six month strike mandate on the London UndergroundThe RMT union has secured another six month strike mandate on the London Underground
The RMT union has secured another six month strike mandate on the London Underground | Getty Images

What is TfL saying

A TfL spokesperson said: “We are disappointed that the RMT has balloted London Underground employees over pay and conditions.

“We have held a number of constructive discussions with our trade unions and have presented a pay offer. We are still considering their feedback to the offer and will continue to work with the unions to ensure that we reach a fair agreement for our hard working colleagues that is also affordable and delivers for London.

“It would be in everyone’s best interest to continue to discuss this without the threat of strike action, so we can work together to support London and the wider UK economy.”

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When will the strikes take place?

There are no planned strikes as of yet but the union said it is keen to secure an improved offer on pay.

Last month Aslef members officially voted to approve a pay deal, bringing two years of strikes by the union’s train drivers to an end.

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