25/08/2015
Industrial Action At London Underground Suspended
Over 400 members of Unite the union have suspended industrial action at London Underground as a gesture of goodwill following progress in talks over the introduction of Tube night running.
The union members, who work as electrical and maintenance technicians, linesmen and signallers on London's tube network, had been set to walk out for 24 hours from 18:30 on Tuesday 25 August and a further 24 hours from 18:30 on Thursday 27 August.
The action - a work to rule and an overtime ban - has been suspended to allow for further talks with London Underground.
Unite regional officer Hugh Roberts said: "There are still some remaining sticking points, but we feel sufficient progress has been made to suspend industrial action as an act of goodwill.
"We will continue to approach talks with London Underground in a positive manner. We trust that London Underground management seize this opportunity to reach a deal that fully addresses our members' concerns and secures a successful future for night running on the Tube."
The union members, who work as electrical and maintenance technicians, linesmen and signallers on London's tube network, had been set to walk out for 24 hours from 18:30 on Tuesday 25 August and a further 24 hours from 18:30 on Thursday 27 August.
The action - a work to rule and an overtime ban - has been suspended to allow for further talks with London Underground.
Unite regional officer Hugh Roberts said: "There are still some remaining sticking points, but we feel sufficient progress has been made to suspend industrial action as an act of goodwill.
"We will continue to approach talks with London Underground in a positive manner. We trust that London Underground management seize this opportunity to reach a deal that fully addresses our members' concerns and secures a successful future for night running on the Tube."
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