London Underground tube strike to bring fresh misery to commuters as drivers down tools next week – WBNews

LONDON Underground drivers will stage fresh strike action next week. Members of the Rail, Maritime and Transport union on parts of the Tube’s Central line will walk out for 15 hours from 9pm on February 21. PA:Press Association Drivers will walk out on February 21 for 15 hours in a dispute over ‘displacement’ of staff The drivers went on strike last month in the same dispute, disrupting services on the Central and Waterloo and City lines. Mick Cash, RMT general secretary, said: “RMT negotiators have made strenuous efforts through the Acas machinery to resolve this dispute but the door has been slammed in our faces. “To up the ante, LU have now written to us confirming that they will be bulldozing through the displacements regardless. Related stories ‘IT’S A TREMENDOUS VICTORY’ Stressing about the morning commute? Don’t worry, the February Tube strikes have been suspended GOING UNDERGROUND Tube strikes off for good as London Underground and Union officials reach agreement TUBE STRIKE London Underground workers to stage two more strikes in row over jobs and ticket office closures ‘IT WILL GET WORSE’ Union warns strike misery on the London Underground will get worse if a deal is not reached FRESH tube HELL AHEAD Threat of further London Underground strikes as union ballots members “Let us be in no doubt, if LU are allowed to get away with this move on the Central line they will start shunting drivers around at the drop of a hat regardless of the consequences. “Our…more detail