London Tube driver strike to begin at midday

"Members of the Rail, Maritime and Transport (RMT) union are striking over a Transport for London's (TfL) voluntary proposal to allow train operators to move to a compressed four-day week. The RMT said the working day would be too long under the plans, risking driver fatigue and compromising safety."

"TfL said the industrial action was 'completely unnecessary' while Aslef, another Tube driver union, supports the deal as 'exactly the sort every trade union should be trying to achieve'."

"The strikes will see the Piccadilly and Circle lines closed entirely, as well as the Metropolitan line between Baker Street and Aldgate. Central line services will not run between White City and Liverpool Street."

"The RMT said the longer days risked driver fatigue and instead called for a 32-hour four-day week for the same salary."

Tube drivers are striking for 24 hours due to concerns over a proposed compressed four-day workweek by Transport for London. The RMT union argues that longer working days could lead to driver fatigue and safety risks. TfL deems the strike unnecessary, while the Aslef union supports the proposal. The strikes will significantly disrupt services on several lines, including complete closures of the Piccadilly and Circle lines. The RMT is advocating for a 32-hour workweek instead, maintaining the same salary.

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