London Underground strikes called off

The upcoming strikes on the London Underground, scheduled to commence next week, have been called off as announced by the train driver's union, Aslef.

 

Aslef stated that their members will not proceed with the planned 24-hour walkout on April 8th and May 4th.

 

According to a spokesperson from Aslef, significant progress has been made in resolving crucial issues through negotiation, eliminating the necessity for strikes.



 

Transport for London (TfL) had cautioned that Tube strikes would severely disrupt services across the network, affecting Londoners.

 

Nick Dent, the director of customer operations for London Underground, expressed satisfaction at the cancellation of the industrial action, emphasizing their commitment to collaborating with trade unions to prevent disruptions and address concerns.

 

London Mayor Sadiq Khan hailed the news as a positive development for the city's residents.

 

Following a series of discussions facilitated by the conciliation service Acas, Aslef's negotiating team received a proposal addressing the core points of contention.

 

The union's spokesperson highlighted that management had agreed to disband their 'Trains Modernisation' team and refrain from implementing changes to drivers' working conditions without mutual agreement. Additionally, they confirmed the reinstatement of annual refresher training, which had been halted during the pandemic.

 

Furthermore, an agreement was reached to establish a dedicated team to tackle anti-social behavior on the Night Tube, and the installation of new cab-security locks was promised to enhance workplace safety for members.


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