#rmt

#rmt

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London was so, so close to making it an entire year without tube strikes. We've enjoyed blissful strike-free travel on the Underground for nine months straight, but this week that streak will officially be broken. Members of the RMT union have voted for a week-long period of industrial action starting on Friday, September 5. They're walking out in response to disputes over pay, working hours and previous promises not being met by their employer Transport for London (TfL).

The union said there are a host of reasons for the strike action being decided, ranging from pay issues, extreme shift patterns and going back on their word in previous discussions over these issues. In a general statement, the RMT said: The strikes come after management refused to engage seriously with union demands on pay, fatigue management, extreme shift patterns and a reduction in the working week, as well as failing to honour previous agreements made with staff.