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London Underground Strike: What's Going On?

RMT and ASLEF Unions to Strike on March 15 and 16, 2023

The two main unions representing London Underground workers have announced that they will be taking strike action on March 15 and 16, 2023. The unions, the RMT and ASLEF, have been in dispute with London Underground over pay and working conditions for several months.

Why are the unions striking?

The RMT is demanding a pay increase of 9% to match inflation, as well as improved working conditions. ASLEF is demanding a pay increase of 10% and a shorter working week.

London Underground has offered a pay increase of 5.5%, but the unions have rejected this offer, arguing that it is not enough to keep up with inflation.

What will the impact of the strike be?

The strike is expected to cause significant disruption to London Underground services. All lines will be affected, and some stations may be closed.

Passengers are advised to check the London Underground website or app before traveling to see if their journey will be affected.

What are the next steps?

The unions and London Underground are due to meet for further talks on March 14, 2023. If no agreement can be reached, the strike will go ahead as planned.

The Mayor of London, Sadiq Khan, has urged both sides to reach a settlement and avoid a strike.

A strike by London Underground workers would be the first in over a decade.