UK Train and Tube Drivers Announce Strikes in April and May

The strikes, organized by Aslef union, are set to cause widespread travel disruption during the Easter holidays and beyond.

Train and tube drivers across the UK have announced a series of strikes in April and May, including during the Easter holidays, in disputes over pay and working conditions.
Aslef union members, representing 96% of train drivers in Britain, voted overwhelmingly in favor of the industrial action, rejecting a pay offer from last April deemed 'ridiculous' by the union.
The strikes will affect 16 rail companies and the entire London Underground network, with specific walkouts planned for April 5-8 and additional dates in May.
Negotiations between the union, the government, and train companies have stalled, with Aslef accusing the government of being unwilling to resolve the disputes.
Transport for London is grappling with a funding gap, and previous commitments on issues such as drivers' cab security and police numbers on the night tube have not been met.