November 5, 2024 –
From Socialist Worker (UK)
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Tube workers on strike in south London in November 2022

Tube workers on strike in south London in November 2022 (Picture: Guy Smallman)

Many Tube workers are frustrated after RMT union leaders called off strikes.

Workers planned a series of rolling strikes from Friday of last week to Thursday of this week.

A statement from RMT reps and activists says. “We are RMT London Underground reps and activists who oppose our leadership’s decision to suspend planned strikes.

“A reps’ meeting, held on 30 October and attended by over 100 people, produced a clear majority that strikes should proceed.

“The majority of the meeting was also clear that the latest offer did not come close enough to meeting key union demands.”

These include “an above‑inflation pay rise for all members” and “progress towards a reduced working week”.

The statement acknowledges “the progress made in forcing LUL to withdraw its threat to expand banded pay and impose ‘job families’.” But it adds, “This was an attack launched by the employer after negotiations began. Removing this threat should have allowed us to refocus on our initial demands.

“The suspension of strikes took place without any improved offer being tabled.

“It was therefore in direct contravention of the wishes of a mass reps’ meeting, and makes a mockery of RMT’s democratic culture.”



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