Tube Strike for June 10th Suspended
Further detailed talks between RMT and LUL later this month
Strike Action by RMT members at London Underground scheduled for June 10 has been suspended by the union executive. The strike would have coincided with the London Assembly and European elections due to be held on the same day.
General secretary Bob Crow said "Since last night’s emergency talks there have been further detailed exchanges with London Underground, which have now been considered by the RMT executive.
"LUL has indicated that it is now prepared to negotiate seriously on all of our aspirations on pay and conditions, including a shorter working week. The door to a long-term deal remains open. As a result, further detailed talks are to be held later this month"
A London Underground spokesperson said: “We welcome the RMT’s decision. We look forward to negotiating a long-term agreement that is in the best interests of London, the travelling public and Tube staff.”
Further talks are also to be held with Tubelines and Metronet aimed at resolving outstanding issues with the infrastructure companies.
June 4, 2004