Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 05:56pm on 07 Jan 2024,Sunday International
A potential four-day strike on the London Underground has been called off as the RMT, following talks with Transport for London, suspended planned action over pay. The strike, which would have disrupted almost all tube services, was initiated by RMT members protesting a 5% pay increase offer from TfL, citing higher inflation rates. RMT General Secretary Mick Lynch confirmed the suspension, highlighting improved funding for negotiations. The dispute involved objections to freezing salary bands for low-paid roles and demands for travel benefit restoration. The move spared London from estimated £50m losses in the hospitality industry.
