Planned London Underground strikes by RMT workers suspended

Planned strikes by London Underground workers in the RMT have been suspended, the union has announced.

The strikes were originally set to take place from 1 to 16 November due to a dispute about pay and conditions.

Planned strikes from ASLEF – the train drivers’ union – are still set to go ahead next week and later this month. Here’s a full list.

An RMT spokesperson said the union had suspended industrial action after “intense negotiations with London Underground management and a significantly improved offer”.

They added: “London Underground have sensibly abandoned their proposed changes to pay structures which now means all our members will receive the same value in any pay award.

“Further discussions will take place next week regarding the pay offer, but progress has been made which would not have been possible without the fortitude and industrial strength of our 10,000 members on London Underground.”

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Claire Mann, Transport for London’s chief operating officer, said the it believes the offer “is fair, affordable, good for our colleagues and good news for London”.

She added: “We will continue to work closely with all our trade unions, and urge ASLEF to also call off its planned action next week.

“If it goes ahead customers should check before they travel as during their strikes on 7 and 12 November, there will be little to no service.”