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RMT union announces series of 24-hour London Underground strikes over four-day week

London, England, United Kingdom · since Nov 26, 2026

Is it still on?

SOONAnnounced for Nov 26. Not started yet.

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Why they are protesting
Tube drivers represented by the RMT union are protesting against Transport for London's proposed four-day working week arrangements.
What they want
Protesters demand the withdrawal of working arrangement changes they claim worsen shifts, increase train driving time, and threaten jobs.
What changed
Nov 6: The RMT union announced a series of eight 24-hour strikes on the London Underground starting on 26 November 2026.
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Both sides

What protesters want

  • Protect existing working conditions and shift arrangements
  • Prevent job cuts and staffing reductions
  • Halt the implementation of the proposed four-day working week scheme

Organised by: Rail, Maritime and Transport union, RMT

What authorities say

Transport for London stated that the four-day week proposal is voluntary, gives drivers fewer hours overall, and allows staff to remain on a five-day week. The Aslef union backed the reforms, while business leaders condemned the upcoming strikes.1234

The full story

London Underground train drivers belonging to the Rail, Maritime and Transport (RMT) union have announced a series of eight 24-hour strikes spanning from late November 2026 through February 2027. The industrial action stems from a long-running dispute over Transport for London's (TfL) plans to introduce a voluntary four-day working week. The RMT union argues that the proposals undermine working conditions, lead to longer shifts, and threaten job cuts. Transport for London and the rival Aslef union defended the proposal, stating that the four-day week is voluntary, allows staff to remain on a five-day schedule without detriment, and offers extra days off. Business leaders and employer groups criticized the planned walkouts for threatening pre-Christmas travel and trade chaos.

Timeline

  1. The RMT union announced eight 24-hour strikes scheduled between 26 November 2026 and 25 February 2027 over four-day week plans.1234

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