What is the TfL strike about?
What is the TfL strike about?
Overall, the RMT believes there is a huge threat to jobs and TfL pensions in order to save money in the future. Following an independent review commissioned by Mayor Sadiq Khan before the Coronavirus pandemic, changing and altering the TfL pension scheme could save £100m a year.
When was the last TfL strike?
Strikes
| Status | Start | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Planned | 2014-05-05 18:30 BST (?) | |
| Planned | 2014-05-05 21:00 BST (?) | |
| Cancelled | 2016-12-24 | 85% voted for strike action and 94% for action short of a strike in the ballot. Called off on 22 December 2016. |
| Completed | 2017-01-08 1800 GMT | In response to the cutting of 900 station jobs. |
Why are the Tube drivers striking?
RMT general secretary Mick Lynch said: “Our members will be taking strike action [next week] because a financial crisis at London Underground has been deliberately engineered by the Government to drive a cuts’ agenda which would savage jobs, services, safety and threaten their working conditions and pensions.”
Why are TfL workers striking?
As part of a dispute over pensions, jobs and conditions, London Underground workers have gone on strike under the RMT Union, with services set to be impacted from the beginning of service on 6 June 2022.
How long does the tube strike last?
24 hours
The London Underground walkout on Tuesday is lasting for 24 hours, and finishes at the end of the day. However, there is more action taking place on Thursday 3 March as part of the same dispute.
How much does a London Tube driver earn?
How much does a Train Driver at London Underground make? The typical London Underground Train Driver salary is £59,732 per year. Train Driver salaries at London Underground can range from £57,665 – £62,103 per year.
Is There a Tube strike still?
There are overnight strikes on the Central and Victoria lines every Friday and Saturday until Sunday 19 June 2022.
Do Tube drivers get paid on strike?
TUBE drivers who have voted to strike are on pay and benefits worth more than £80,000, the Daily Express can reveal. The highest-paid worker enjoyed a package of £81,434.05 including £58,000 basic pay, £13,000 pension and £9,000 worth of travel season tickets.
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Strong Union Train drivers have a very strong union. When a union is strong, the pay that the workers get is usually a bit better. Unions help to ensure a group of people who are working in the same trade have access to fair benefits and fair pay.
