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London Underground workers are set to strike in a dispute over pay.

Aslef Tube drivers, instructors, engineering and management trades will strike on different days in November.

London Underground workers were offered a 3.8% with a variable lump sum, but the union said this means Tube drivers will remain on a lower salary compared to drivers who operate on other London transport services.

Finn Brennan, Aslef’s full-time organiser on London Underground, said, “We don’t want to go on strike – we don’t want to make travelling in and around the capital more difficult for passengers and we don’t want to lose a day’s pay – but we have been forced into this position because LU management won’t sit down properly and negotiate with us.

“Our members voted by over 98% in favour of strike action, but Underground management are still refusing to even discuss key elements of our claim.

“They refuse to discuss any reduction in the working week or introducing paid meal relief to bring Underground drivers in line with those on the Elizabeth line and London Overground.”

Mayor of London Sadiq Khan’s spokesman said, “Nobody wants to see strike action or disruption for Londoners.

“The mayor urges ASLEF and TfL to work together to avoid this industrial action.”