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London Underground Drivers Strike Over Pay Disputes

9/13/2025

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London Underground drivers are striking from September 10 to 14, 2025, due to pay and working condition disputes.
The Rail, Maritime and Transport Union (RMT) seeks higher pay and shorter hours, while Transport for London (TfL) proposes a 3.4% pay increase.
Tube drivers earn a median salary of £63,958, well above the national average of £37,430.
A 2008 labor deal limits external recruitment, strengthening the union's position.
TfL encourages the RMT to accept its "fair and affordable offer."

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Story summary

London Underground drivers are striking from September 10 to 14, 2025, due to pay and working condition disputes.
The Rail, Maritime and Transport Union (RMT) seeks higher pay and shorter hours, while Transport for London (TfL) proposes a 3.4% pay increase.
Tube drivers earn a median salary of £63,958, well above the national average of £37,430.
A 2008 labor deal limits external recruitment, strengthening the union's position.
TfL encourages the RMT to accept its "fair and affordable offer."