London tube strikes called off at last minute
The planned London tube strikes have been called off at the last minute by the RMT union. The union announced that two 24-hour stoppages scheduled for this week have been suspended due to a shift in the employer's position. However, the dispute remains unresolved, and further strike action may occur if progress is not made.
- ▪The RMT union announced the suspension of two planned 24-hour strikes on the London Underground.
- ▪Strikes were originally set to disrupt travel over four days this week.
- ▪The union indicated that the dispute is ongoing and more strikes could follow if concerns are not addressed.
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The London tube strike dates have been changed to Tuesday 2 June and Thursday 4 June, should the differences over a four-day week not be resolved. Photograph: Tolga Akmen/EPAView image in fullscreenThe London tube strike dates have been changed to Tuesday 2 June and Thursday 4 June, should the differences over a four-day week not be resolved. Photograph: Tolga Akmen/EPALondon UndergroundLondon tube strikes called off at last minuteRMT union says two 24-hour stoppages from midday on Tuesday have been suspended Business live – latest updates Gwyn TophamTransport correspondentMon 18 May 2026 09.20 EDTLast modified on Mon 18 May 2026 09.24 EDTSharePrefer the Guardian on GooglePlanned strikes by drivers on the London Underground this week have been called off, the RMT union has announced.The…
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