TfL COO urges union to call off upcoming pensions strike

London Underground workers expected to strike again next month in ongoing dispute

Martin Richmond
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TfL COO urges union to call off upcoming pensions strike

Transport for London (TfL) has urged the National Union of Rail, Maritime and Transport Workers (RMT) to call off its proposed August strike over pensions, pay and conditions.

The RMT has announced plans for a further strike to take place on 19 August, which follows several disruptions earlier in the summer. The latest industrial action is being prompted by the RMT ov...

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