Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 04:55pm on 05 Jan 2024,Friday International
London braces for severe disruption as the National Union of Rail, Maritime and Transport Workers (RMT) confirms strike action on the Underground. Talks to resolve a pay dispute collapsed, leading to walkouts between January 5-12. Full impact hits Sunday evening, with train operators, drivers, and various staff participating. Initial 24-hour strikes begin at Ruislip Depot on Friday, escalating to almost 10,000 RMT members across the Tube network from Monday to Wednesday. RMT demands a fair deal on pay, travel facilities, and grading structures. Transport for London cites budget constraints, calling the offered pay rise the most affordable amid efforts to save £230m.
