London Underground workers announce new strike date in August
London Underground workers have announced another strike date after a break down in discussions with Transport for London (TfL).
Tube workers will take strike action in an ongoing dispute over pensions and jobs on August 19.
RMT, the union representing the workers, said the latest call for action has been prompted by TfL’s refusal to share the details of a draft Government proposal they received regarding funding of the transport system in the capital, in secret and without any discussion with their recognised trade unions.
The union claims LUL and TfL management have consistently refused to engage in discussions around safeguarding jobs, pensions and conditions on the spurious grounds that they are unable to give any assurances to our members until they have a financial settlement with the Government.
RMT said it has given TfL until August 2 to give assurances that there will be no reduction in jobs, no “detrimental” changes to pensions, and no changes to working conditions imposed
RMT general secretary Mick Lynch said: “Our members will once again take to picket lines in this important dispute over pensions, jobs and conditions.
“They have been messed around by TfL and Mayor Sadiq Khan. And to add insult to injury they have not seen the detail of this funding letter from government.
“Unless there can be assurances made about jobs, pensions and detrimental changes to working conditions, then our strike on August 19 will go ahead.”
Andy Lord, TfL chief operating officer, said: “We have not yet received official notification of this action from the RMT. No agreement has been reached with the Government.
“We continue to work closely with our unions, while at the same time talking to the Government to try to ensure that any funding agreement is fair and is the right one for London’s recovery and for our colleagues.
“There is significant work yet to be done. We urge the RMT to call off this action and work with us to support London’s recovery.”Â
Pictured top: London underground station (Picture: RMT)
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