The RMT union has announced that London will be bought to a standstill as there will be a series of strikes.
London Underground workers will walkout over pay and condition and Docklands Light Railway (DLR) will also strike over pay and conditions.
The RMT warned that the two strikes will cause “significant disruption to the capital’s transport network”.
In a general statement, the RMT said: “The strikes come after management refused to engage seriously with union demands on pay, fatigue management, extreme shift patterns and a reduction in the working week, as well as failing to honour previous agreements made with staff.”
RMT General Secretary Eddie Dempsey added: “Our members are doing a fantastic job to keep our capital moving and work strenuous shift patterns to make sure Londoners get to their destinations around the clock.
“They are not after a King’s ransom, but fatigue and extreme shift rotations are serious issues impacting on our members health and wellbeing- all of which have not been adequately addressed for years by LU management.
“Coupled with the fact there are outstanding issues around staff travel arrangements, an atmosphere of distrust has been created, where our members feel like no one is listening to them.
“RMT will continue to engage LU management with a view to seeking a revised offer in order to reach a negotiated settlement.”
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