London Underground Drivers Announce Eight 24-Hour Strikes Over Working Conditions
London Underground drivers, represented by the Rail, Maritime and Transport (RMT) union, have announced a series of eight 24-hour strikes in a dispute over new working arrangements. The walkouts are scheduled to begin on November 26, 2026, and continue into February 2027, with key dates including December 17 and 19, January 4 and 6, and February 17, 23, and 25. The RMT union opposes Transport for London's (TfL) proposed changes, which include a four-day working week. According to RMT General Secretary Eddie Dempsey, these changes would force drivers to spend more time driving trains, accept longer and more unpredictable shifts, and surrender long-standing agreements. The union argues that the scheme, while presented as voluntary, is an 'attack on drivers' working conditions' and could lead to job cuts and intensified work. Conversely, TfL and the Aslef union, another train drivers' union, support the four-day week, stating it would offer drivers more time off and is a voluntary option. Aslef's Finn Brennan...
