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Transport & TfL · LondonLondon Tube strikes to cut services for commuters in Barnet
Eight additional days of London Underground driver strikes are scheduled from 26 November 2026 to 25 February 2027. The RMT union says the proposed four‑day week would increase fatigue, while TfL points to voluntary participation. June data showed a 40% fall in Tube journeys.
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Local News · LondonHavering bin workers strike over pay disparity
Bin workers in Havering employed by FCC Waste Management began a strike on October 26 due to concerns over pay. They are protesting wages that are significantly lower than those paid to equivalent roles in the neighbouring borough of Redbridge.
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Council & Politics · LondonHavering bin collectors to strike over pay and conditions
Over 40 bin collectors in Havering are set to strike for five days from October 26 to October 30. The Unite union said the action by loaders and drivers, employed by FCC Waste Management, is due to unaddressed concerns over workloads, fatigue, and pay disparities with neighbouring boroughs.
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Council & Politics · BarnetBarnet Council depot workers near strike over holiday pay
Barnet Council depot workers are closer to industrial action over holiday pay back payments after rejecting a second offer from the council. Unison Barnet has set a deadline of October 9 for a better proposal.
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Council & Politics · LondonV&A Storehouse staff in Newham vote unanimously for strike over breaks
Collections access officers at the V&A’s east London Storehouse, opened in 2025, voted 100% in favour of strike action over unpaid breaks and dehydration concerns. The dispute highlights wider pay and conditions grievances across the museum’s London sites.
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