Tube drivers to strike for 24 hours on November 26
Further industrial action is planned throughout winter in a dispute over new working arrangements.
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London Underground drivers are set to walk out for 24 hours from midday on November 26. The Rail, Maritime and Transport union (RMT) announced the industrial action as part of an ongoing dispute concerning new working arrangements.
Dispute over working conditions
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The union claims Transport for London is trying to worsen conditions for drivers, while another union has accepted the proposal.
The RMT stated that the proposed changes involve new working arrangements, including the introduction of a four-day week. According to the union, these plans will require drivers to spend more time operating trains, extend their duty periods, and alter their start and finish times.
Scheduled strike dates
The initial 24-hour strike is scheduled for November 26. This will be followed by further periods of industrial action on December 17, December 19, January 4, and January 6. Additional strikes are planned for February 17, February 23, and February 25.
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Eight extra days of driver walkouts are set between 26 November 2026 and 25 February 2027, with the RMT warning of fatigue risks and safety concerns.
Questions this report answers
+When will London Underground drivers strike?
London Underground drivers will strike for 24 hours starting at noon on November 26. The RMT union has also announced further 24-hour strikes on December 17, December 19, January 4, January 6, February 17, February 23, and February 25.
+Why are the drivers striking?
The drivers are striking over new working arrangements that the RMT union says will increase their time spent driving trains, lengthen their duties, and shift their start and finish times. The union also mentioned the introduction of a four-day week as part of the proposed changes.
+Who announced the strike action?
The strike action was announced by the Rail, Maritime and Transport union (RMT). This union represents London Underground drivers involved in the dispute over working conditions.
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