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10,000 London Tube Workers Strike for Better Pay and Hours

10,000 London Tube Workers Strike for Better Pay and HoursSaralnama

10,000 London Underground workers began a week-long strike. The RMT union demands better pay and shorter work hours. The strike halted most tube services, affecting 5 million daily commuters. Only the Elizabeth Line ran normally. TfL's website crashed due to high traffic. Crowds formed at stations. RMT rejected a 3.4% pay rise and wants a 32-hour work week. The union cites staff shortages and extreme shifts as reasons. TfL calls the demands unaffordable. London Mayor Sadiq Khan urged both sides to resolve the dispute. No talks are currently planned. (Updated 8 Sep 2025, 18:11 IST; source: link)

Key Points

  • 10,000 London Underground workers began a week-long strike
  • The RMT union demands better pay and shorter work hours
  • The strike halted most tube services, affecting 5 million daily commuters