LONDON, March 10 (Reuters) - London Tube drivers will begin a series of 24-hour strikes later this month over planned changes to their working hours, the RMT union said in a statement on Tuesday. The
London Tube Drivers to Begin Series of 24-Hour Strikes in March 2024
Details of the Planned Strike Action
Announcement and Schedule
LONDON, March 10 (Reuters) - London Tube drivers will begin a series of 24-hour strikes later this month over planned changes to their working hours, the RMT union said in a statement on Tuesday.
The first of six announced strikes will begin on March 24.
Background of the Dispute
Proposed Changes to Working Hours
The dispute centres around a plan to compress drivers' working week into four days, which the union says is a safety risk.
Union's Concerns
Fatigue and Safety Issues
"We are clear that these proposals raise serious concerns around fatigue, safety and work-life balance," said RMT General Secretary Eddie Dempsey.
Call for Negotiation
"There is still time for London Underground to come up with a workable solution but we will take strike action if we cannot get a negotiated settlement."
(Reporting by William James; editing by James Davey)
