Rmt Workers Have Called Off Their Strike Action On The Tube After Talks.

RMT workers have called off their strike action on the tube after talks.

The planned strikes on the London Underground have been postponed after talks between the RMT and Transport for London over pay.

The RMT was due to begin its strike action this evening.

A spokesman for the union said it had received “a “significantly improved offer” and would not be striking on some days in the coming weeks.

Members of the Aslef drivers’ union will continue to strike next week and throughout the month.

An RMT representative also said: “Thankfully London Underground has abandoned its plans to change the way it calculates pay. This means that all our members will now receive the same amount when their wages are paid

“Further talks on the pay offer will take place next week, but progress has been made that would not have been possible without the tenacity and class strength of our 10,000 London Underground members.”

The Aslef strike is “still very much with us at the moment”
Tom Edwards, a transport reporter for BBC London, said: “The RMT union says it has got a much better offer. TfL says there’s no new money, but something seems to have changed to end the strike.”

“The last pay offer was 3.8% plus £450” Now there will be further talks.

“Aslef says it is broadly happy with the pay offer but wants to talk about a four-day week like other operators.”

“At the moment the strike, which will paralyse the Tube on 7 and 12 November, is in full swing.”

Claire Mann, chief operating officer of Transport for London, said: “We are pleased that the RMT has postponed its planned strike on the London Underground network so that we can have further discussions.” We think our agreement is reasonable, fair, good for our staff and good for London.

“We will continue to work closely with all our unions and we want Aslef to also cancel their action next week.” If the agreement is honoured, make sure you check before you travel as there will be little to no service during the strikes.

Mangesh Wakchaure is a veteran writer working at London Lens, focusing on foreign news coverage on a range of topics.