London Underground Strike Rmt And Aslef To Strike On March 15 And 16

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London Underground Strike: RMT and ASLEF to Strike on March 15 and 16

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  • The RMT and ASLEF unions have announced a 24-hour strike on the London Underground on March 15 and 16.
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  • The strike will affect all London Underground lines, including the Overground.
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  • The unions are protesting job losses, pension cuts, and other changes to working conditions.

    • RMT and ASLEF Announce Strike Dates

    The National Union of Rail, Maritime and Transport Workers (RMT) and the Associated Society of Locomotive Engineers and Firemen (ASLEF) have announced that their members will strike on the London Underground on March 15 and 16.

    The strike will start at 00:01 on March 15 and will end at 23:59 on March 16. It will affect all London Underground lines, including the Overground.

    Unions Protest Job Losses, Pension Cuts, and Changes to Working Conditions

    The unions are protesting job losses, pension cuts, and other changes to working conditions that they say will make their members' lives worse.

    The RMT has said that the strike is a "last resort" and that it is "committed to finding a negotiated settlement." However, the union has also said that it is "prepared to take further action" if its demands are not met.

    The ASLEF has said that it is "deeply disappointed" that the strike has been called, but that it "fully supports" the RMT's decision.

    TfL Urges Passengers to Avoid Travel

    Transport for London (TfL) has urged passengers to avoid travel on the London Underground on March 15 and 16.

    TfL has said that it will be running a reduced service on some lines, but that it is likely that many stations will be closed.

    Passengers who need to travel are advised to check the TfL website or app for the latest information.

    Strike Expected to Cause Major Disruption

    The strike is expected to cause major disruption to travel in London.

    TfL has said that it is "doing everything it can" to minimize the impact of the strike, but that it is likely that there will be significant delays and cancellations.

    Passengers are advised to plan ahead and to consider alternative travel arrangements.