London Tube Strike Successfully Averted: Talks Breakthrough

London Underground strikes, which had threatened to cripple the capital with extensive disruptions, have been averted following productive talks. The RMT and Aslef unions decided to suspend their planned four-day industrial action that would have caused significant tube service shutdowns from Monday to Saturday.

The strikes were scheduled as a result of a dispute over changes to working conditions, including staffing reductions and pension reviews, stemming from Transport for London’s post-Covid financial settlement with the government. However, progress was made during talks mediated by the conciliation service, Acas, leading to the suspension of the strikes.

The RMT’s general secretary, Mick ...