London Underground Drivers to Strike Tuesday Over Four-Day Week Dispute

Members of the Rail, Maritime and Transport union will begin a 24-hour strike on the London Underground at 12:00 BST Tuesday. The action follows a vote by RMT members to oppose Transport for London's voluntary four-day week proposal. " They cited concerns over reduced flexibility in shift patterns, possible 24-hour notice of shifts, and fatigue in a safety-critical role.

No service is expected on the Circle and Piccadilly lines. The Metropolitan line will have no service between Baker Street and Aldgate, and the Central line will have no service between White City and Liverpool Street. A second 24-hour strike is scheduled to begin at 12:00 BST on Thursday and will affect service into Friday.

The Aslef union has accepted the proposals.

An Aslef spokesperson said the plan gives participating drivers an extra 35 days off a year in return for minor changes to working conditions. Claire Mann, TfL's chief operating officer, said the proposals are designed to improve work-life balance and are entirely voluntary.

She added that drivers who do not wish to participate can remain on a five-day working pattern. An RMT spokesperson said strikes remain on as the union seeks a negotiated settlement with TfL.