RMT says London Underground drivers will stage strikes on seven dates in coming months
Strike dates announced
The RMT has announced 24-hour strikes by London Underground drivers as part of a dispute over working arrangements. The union says walkouts are planned for seven dates. They are scheduled for 17 and 19 December, followed by 4 and 6 January. Further dates are 17, 23 and 25 February.
Dispute over arrangements
The union’s announcement links the planned strikes to a disagreement over working arrangements. The article does not give further details about the terms under dispute. Earlier strikes took place over plans for a four-day week. Those stoppages caused significant disruption, according to the report.
Earlier disruption noted
The new dates extend the period in which passengers may face strike action, spanning December, January and February. The announcement concerns 24-hour walkouts by drivers. The seven dates are 17 December, 19 December, 4 January, 6 January, 17 February, 23 February and 25 February. The report does not specify the effects of the planned strikes on individual services.
Key points
- The RMT announced 24-hour strikes over working arrangements.
- Walkouts are scheduled on seven dates from 17 December to 25 February.
- Previous strikes over four-day week plans caused significant disruption.