"Of the 1,183 drivers that voted either for or against strike action, 91 percent were in favour. Another 1,113 took part in the ballot but were in support of action short of a strike."
"Members of RMT have voted to strike against TfL's proposed voluntary four-day work week for drivers, without any changes to their contractual hours. They're concerned it will mean they'll have to work 'longer, more extreme shifts', cause 'hell for new and junior drivers' and increase risk of fatigue."
"If an agreement isn't reached and the strikes go ahead, it probably won't cause a total shutdown of the Underground, as not all drivers are part of the RMT. That said, it would still cause severe disruption and delays across most lines."
The RMT union representing London tube drivers has secured overwhelming support for industrial action against Transport for London's proposal to introduce a voluntary four-day work week. Of 1,183 drivers voting on strike action, 91 percent supported it, while another 1,113 voted for action short of a strike. Drivers oppose the plan because they believe it will require longer, more extreme shifts without reducing their total contractual hours, creating hardship for junior drivers and increasing fatigue risks. The earliest strikes could occur mid-March, pending two weeks' notice to TfL. While not all Underground drivers are RMT members, widespread disruption would likely affect most lines. Notably, the competing ASLEF union supports the four-day week, viewing it as a major improvement in working conditions.
Read at Time Out London
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