Tube strikes cancelled after workers receive ‘improved’ offer, union says

Tube strikes which were set to go ahead this evening have been called off.

The RMT union, representing most Tube workers, has announced that its planned strikes for November have been suspended following talks over pay between the union and Transport for London (TfL).

An RMT spokesman said: “London Underground have sensibly abandoned their proposed changes to pay structures which now means all our members will receive the same value in any pay award.”

But Tube strikes by members of Aslef, the drivers’ union, on November 7 and 12, are still scheduled to go ahead.

Claire Mann, TfL’s chief operating officer, said: “We are pleased that the RMT has suspended its planned industrial action on the London Underground network to allow further talks. We believe that our offer is fair, affordable, good for our colleagues and good news for London.

“We will continue to work closely with all our trade unions, and urge Aslef to also call off its planned action next week. If it goes ahead customers should check before they travel as during their strikes on November 7 and 12, there will be little to no service.”

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