Following the recent announcement of six days of train strikes across the UK by the ASLEF union, London Underground strikes have been revealed for today (April 26).
London Underground Customer Service Directors to Lead Strike
The strike is being led by customer service directors who are part of the Transport Salaried Staffs' Association (TSSA), and it begins today, Friday April 26. Furthermore, those employees will not be allowed to work overtime before May 5.
It's worth mentioning that the TSSA strike is not expected to produce widespread disruption on the London Underground network. Instead, particular stations will close on short notice. Here's everything you should know about the upcoming strikes.
For How Long are the London Underground Strikes Supposed to last?
Today's strike will last from 12:01 a.m. until 11:59 p.m. However, it will have an impact on April 27 because employees' shifts begin before 11.59 p.m. the night before. The overtime ban will remain in effect until May 5.
Which Underground Stations are Affected?
This morning, TfL confirmed that nine stations in London are closed due to strike action. Those include:
- Barbican
- Bermondsey
- Caledonian Road,
- Highgate
- Pimlico,
- Regent's Park,
- Temple
- Vauxhall.
Check the TfL website for updates on further disruptions and closures.
What has Been Stated Regarding the Strike?
Commenting on the strike, TSSA General Secretary Maryam Eslamdoust highlighted: ‘It’s clear that our Customer Service Managers strike on 10 April made a real impact, many stations shut at short notice, and we had overwhelming support from the public. Because of London Underground’s refusal to get back round the negotiating table, we have been forced to take further strike action this week.
‘London Underground must now come clean with the public – their refusal to negotiate seriously and fairly with our union will lead to stations closing at the last minute and other stations being understaffed.
‘We have made it clear that our union will not accept the continued threats to our members’ roles, locations, terms, and conditions to stand unchallenged. We will continue to take sustained action until London Underground is prepared to negotiate with us in good faith.’