What Is Planned
The Rail, Maritime and Transport Workers union set a series of Tube walkouts that will hit commuters and shoppers in London. Each one is a 24-hour strike starting at 12 p.m.
The dates are Thursday Nov. 26, Thursday Dec. 17, Saturday Dec. 19, Monday Jan. 4, Wednesday Jan. 6, Wednesday Feb. 17, Tuesday Feb. 23, and Thursday Feb. 25. That Dec. 19 walkout lands on the final weekend before Christmas.
RMT drivers also took strike action in April and in June.
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Why They Are Striking
The dispute is over Transport for London's plan to let drivers opt into a four-day week. TfL said the plan cuts total working time for drivers while boosting passenger efficiency, and on Friday urged RMT to present the proposal to its members.
RMT argues the plan opens the door to job cuts and says the changes would worsen drivers' working conditions. "There is nothing voluntary about a scheme that forces drivers to give up existing protections whether they work four days or five," RMT general secretary Eddie Dempsey said. "This is not about improving work-life balance. It is about squeezing more work out of fewer drivers while giving management greater flexibility at the expense of our members."
Aslef, the separate train drivers' union, will not strike because it has accepted TfL's proposals.
What It Means for Your Plans
The new strikes are expected to hit retailers, bars and restaurants during a key trading period, while disrupting daily travel. If your schedule or your portfolio leans on holiday foot traffic, these dates matter.
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