LONDON (Reuters) -Staff working on the London underground, including drivers, are planning to strike next month over pay and working conditions, the ASLEF trade union said on Wednesday.
Various walk outs are planned between Nov. 1 and Nov. 16, said ASLEF, the train drivers’ union.
“ASLEF members have been extremely patient as talks have dragged on – with no real progress – for months on end,” said Finn Brennan, ASLEF’s full-time organiser on London Underground.
“Sadly, it is clear, once again, that Underground management will only get serious about reaching a settlement if there is the prospect of strike action,” Brennan said in a statement.
Transport for London (TfL), which operates London Underground and bus networks with millions of journeys each day, said the announcement of the strike was disappointing following recent discussions over pay, terms and conditions.
TfL said it had increased its offer since talks began and has invited unions to meet again next week.
(Reporting by Muvija M; Writing by Catarina Demony;Editing by Sarah Young)
