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London Underground Drivers Strike Over Workweek Changes

3/17/2026

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London Underground drivers will strike for 24 hours on March 24, 26, April 21, 23, May 19, and 21.
Rail, Maritime and Transport union (RMT) opposes a plan to compress the workweek into four days.
Transport for London (TfL) says the changes would be voluntary and would not reduce contractual hours, urging cancellation of the strikes.
RMT general secretary Eddie Dempsey calls for a negotiated settlement.

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London Underground drivers will strike for 24 hours on March 24, 26, April 21, 23, May 19, and 21.
Rail, Maritime and Transport union (RMT) opposes a plan to compress the workweek into four days.
Transport for London (TfL) says the changes would be voluntary and would not reduce contractual hours, urging cancellation of the strikes.
RMT general secretary Eddie Dempsey calls for a negotiated settlement.