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The RMT union has announced that a strike by London Underground workers that could have disrupted underground services this week has been called off.
The union has called off its planned tube strike this week following consultation with TfL.
Actions scheduled for Monday to Thursday will no longer take place after the RMT made progress in its discussions with TfL today.
Mick Lynch, general secretary of the RMT, said: “Following today’s further positive discussions, negotiations on pay agreements for London Underground members are now on an improved basis and further significant funding for settlements will be provided. has become compulsory.”
“This significant improvement in the funding situation means that any planned strike action will be halted with immediate effect, and we will enter into emergency negotiations with TfL to develop an appropriate agreement and resolution to the dispute. I’m looking forward to it.”
Londoners faced “little or no” Underground service as the strike caused severe disruption to transport in the capital.
Transport for London (TfL) is advising customers who need to travel on the following transport services: london underground to complete the trip by 5:30pm on Sunday as an industrial action. strike the pipe workers It was scheduled to begin.
TfL: Services will be suspended tonight and tomorrow morning as Tube strike is called off
“Strike measures affecting London Underground from Sunday 7th January to Friday 12th January have been suspended.
“Service will be interrupted this evening and tomorrow morning, so customers should check before traveling.”
Myra ButtJanuary 7, 2024 18:27
London Mayor Sadiq Khan reacts to canceled subway strike
In a post on X, formerly known as Twitter, he said:
“This week’s Tube strike has been called off. Londoners and tourists visiting London will no longer face several days of disruption.
“This shows what can be achieved by engaging with trade unions and transport staff, rather than against them.”
Myra ButtJanuary 7, 2024 18:02
Relief for commuters and businesses
Simon Calder independent personA traveling correspondent said the news that the strike had been called off at the last minute would be welcomed by commuters and businesses alike. He said:
“Fundamentally, I think TfL has managed to find more funding, and I accept that there is some wiggle room in its ‘full and final’ offer of 5 per cent.” Ta.
“After negotiations broke down on Friday night, the possibility of a resolution appeared to be gone, but there was clearly a desire for a settlement on both sides.
“Ironically, the resumption of service on all Underground lines will make it easier for members of the Aslef Executive Committee to gather at the London headquarters of the Train Drivers Union this week, while further National Rail strikes take place. “It seems very likely that we will be called in late January.” ”
A person close to the negotiations said TfL had offered up to an additional £30m to settle the pay dispute.
Simon CalderJanuary 7, 2024 17:37
A subway strike that would have paralyzed London was called off at the last minute.
The RMT has called off a tube strike scheduled for this week following consultation with TfL. Actions scheduled for Monday to Thursday will no longer take place after the RMT made progress in its discussions with TfL today.
Mick Lynch, general secretary of the RMT, said: “Following today’s further positive discussions, negotiations on pay agreements for London Underground members are now on an improved basis and further significant funding for settlements will be provided. has become compulsory.”
“This significant improvement in the funding situation means that any planned strike action will be halted with immediate effect, and we will enter into emergency negotiations with TfL to develop an appropriate agreement and resolution to the dispute. I’m looking forward to it.”
Myra ButtJanuary 7, 2024 17:29
Tube strike canceled after RMT negotiates with TfL
Mick Lynch, general secretary of the RMT, said: “Following today’s further positive discussions, negotiations on pay agreements for London Underground members are now on an improved basis and further significant funding for settlements will be provided. has become compulsory.”
“This significant improvement in the funding situation means that any planned strike action will be halted with immediate effect, and we will enter into emergency negotiations with TfL to develop an appropriate agreement and resolution to the dispute. I’m looking forward to it.”
Myra ButtJanuary 7, 2024 17:20
Sadiq Khan hits back after 140 strikes announced during his term
A spokesperson for the Mayor of London said on Sunday: “Strikes are bad news for everyone and neither workers nor unions want to be forced to take the difficult decision to take industrial action. “Ahead of the pandemic and subsequent emergency funding deal In , the number of days lost to strike action had decreased by more than 70 percent compared to the previous mayor’s tenure.
“This is the result of a constructive engagement between Transport for London, the Mayor, his office and trade unions. This is an approach that Mr Sadiq plans to continue to take in London.
“The government’s punitive conditions on TfL funding deals and failure to engage with trade unions across a range of sectors have led to devastating strikes across the country. The cost of living crisis has hit workers across all sectors. The situation is exacerbated by the increased pressure on
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Myra ButtJanuary 7, 2024 17:03
£18.9bn Elizabeth Line halted due to strike
The newly opened £18.9bn Elizabeth Line will be partially closed for the duration of the strike.
The Elizabeth Line will not be calling at Bond Street, Tottenham Court Road, Farringdon, Liverpool Street or Whitechapel during the following times:
These stations may also be closed all day at short notice.
TfL announced the closure as of:
- Monday, January 8th: before 06:30 and after 22:30
- Tuesday, January 9th: Until 07:30
- Wednesday, January 10: Before 06:30 and after 22:30
- Thursday, January 11th: until 07:30
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Bernie DavisJanuary 7, 2024 16:33
TfL asks passengers to only travel on strike days if travel is ‘essential’
There will be significant disruption to the London Underground network from 5.30pm on Sunday until the morning of Friday 12 January.
Other TfL employees working on bus, DLR, London Underground and Elizabeth Line services are not affected by the strike, but these services will be affected by station closures at stations that are congested and also served by the London Underground.
One-way streets and queuing systems may also be introduced.
The route to the Emirates Stadium is expected to remain open thereafter for fans attending the Arsenal vs Liverpool FA Cup match. These services will end at 7:30 p.m.
Bernie DavisJanuary 7, 2024 16:02
TFL advises passengers to complete their journey by 5:30pm on Sunday.
Their website had the following message:
“The RMT strike in Tube is currently planned for early January.
“If the plans go ahead, there will be significant disruption to the London Underground network from the evening of Sunday 7th January until the morning of Friday 12th January.
“Sunday, January 7: Subway service will end earlier than usual. Please complete your subway journey by 5:30 pm.”
Myra ButtJanuary 7, 2024 15:37
British Hospitality has warned that the strike could cost the industry up to £50m.
UK hospitality chief executive Kate Nicholls has warned hospitality businesses could be hit by up to £50m next week due to the RMT strike.
“With the strike dates affecting next Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday (January 9-11), which are currently key weekdays when commuters flow into the city, the industry will be affected by next week’s metro strike. We estimate the impact could be up to £1.50 million,” she said.
“And this figure is on top of the £4bn of lost revenue over the past 18 months that hospitality businesses have already had to absorb due to the ongoing transport strike.
“January is already one of the slowest months of the year for hospitality industry trading, where every sale counts, and this disruption will make this year an even more difficult start.
“All parties need to come together to find an urgent solution and put an end to this long-running turmoil.”
Bernie DavisJanuary 7, 2024 15:05