England Train Drivers Strike, London Tube Strike Averted
As rail workers begin a series of strikes across England, a potential Tube strike in London is called off after successful negotiations.
- Train drivers in England begin a three-day strike series, affecting five major rail operators and causing significant disruption.
- Tube strike in London called off after successful negotiations between Aslef and Transport for London, averting potential chaos.
- The strikes are part of a broader dispute over pay and conditions, with Aslef members rejecting offers from the Rail Delivery Group.
- Overtime bans and further strikes are planned, indicating ongoing tensions between train drivers and rail operators.
- Negotiations have led to some disputes being resolved, but the broader issue of pay raises remains a contentious point.