London's bus workers and Tube drivers could strike on the same day

"Members of the Rail, Maritime and Transport union (RMT) are due to strike for two days in April, May, and June, in an ongoing dispute over working hours. Two strikes planned for next week were recently called off after progress was made in talks with London Underground."

"Separately, Unite announced that its members, employed by Transport for London (TfL) as bus station and network traffic controllers, are being balloted for industrial action over rosters. The ballot closes on 13 April, and Unite stated that any strike action could coincide with the RMT's planned dates."

London could experience significant travel disruption in coming months due to coordinated strike action. RMT union members are scheduled to strike for two days in April, May, and June over working hours disputes with London Underground. Two strikes planned for the following week were recently cancelled after progress in negotiations. Separately, Unite union is balloting its members employed by Transport for London as bus station and network traffic controllers regarding industrial action over roster changes. The ballot closes on 13 April, with potential strike dates coinciding with RMT's planned actions. Unite's general secretary Sharon Graham expressed concern about rota changes negatively impacting workers' work-life balance.

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