Stay up to date with notifications from The IndependentNotifications can be managed in browser preferences.Jump to contentThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged inAllNewsSportCultureLifestyleA 24-hour Tube strike by the RMT union is scheduled for Thursday 4 June, after last-ditch talks with Transport for London (TfL) failed to resolve a dispute over working hours. It follows a 24-hour walkout on Tuesday.The union opposes new working hour proposals, including a four-day week, citing concerns over fatigue, longer shifts, reduced flexibility, and potential impacts on safety. TfL maintains that the proposed changes for a four-day working week are voluntary, would not reduce contractual hours, and aim to improve reliability and flexibility at no extra cost. Commuters face significant disruption across the Tube network on strike days, with virtually no service expected before 6:30 am or after 9 pm. Specific lines such as Waterloo & City, Central, Victoria, Jubilee, Northern, and Piccadilly will have no service, while the Elizabeth line, DLR, London Overground, and tram services will run but are anticipated to be very busy. In fullWhen will second day of London Tube strikes take place this week and which lines are affected?Thank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in
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Stay up to date with notifications from The IndependentNotifications can be managed in browser preferences.Jump to contentThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged inAllNewsSportCultureLifestyleA 24-hour Tube strike by the RMT union is scheduled for Thursday 4 June, after last-ditch talks with Transport for London (TfL) failed to resolve a dispute over working hours. It follows a 24-hour walkout on Tuesday.The union opposes new working hour proposals, including a four-day week, citing concerns over fatigue, longer shifts, reduced flexibility, and potential impacts on safety. TfL maintains that the proposed changes for a four-day working week are voluntary, would not reduce contractual hours, and aim to improve reliability and flexibility at no extra cost. Commuters face significant disruption across the Tube network on strike days, with virtually no service expected before 6:30 am or after 9 pm. Specific lines such as Waterloo & City, Central, Victoria, Jubilee, Northern, and Piccadilly will have no service, while the Elizabeth line, DLR, London Overground, and tram services will run but are anticipated to be very busy. In fullWhen will second day of London Tube strikes take place this week and which lines are affected?Thank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in
RMT union strikes London Tube June 4 against four-day week proposal; second walkout signaling sustained labor resistance. Labor resistance to flexible scheduling signals governance risks for critical infrastructure and tech companies modernizing workforce policies.
