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In-depth: RMT

RMT Suspends Strike Action

The threat of strike action on the London Underground was suspended today after Tube Lines and the RMT reached agreement in principle on a two year pay deal.

RMT Announces Two Tube Strikes

The RMT has announced members working as cleaners and maintenance staff on the London Underground are to stage two strikes over pay.

Mayor Appoints New Chief of Staff

Mayor of London Boris Johnson has named businessman Tim Parker as his new Chief of Staff and ‘Chief Executive’ of the GLA Group, City Hall announced earlier today.

Candidates Condemn Tube Strikes

Mayoral candidates Boris Johnson and Brian Paddick have condemned the announcement of a 72-hour strike by London Underground workers in a row over safety.

Johnson Vows To ‘Stop RMT Stranglehold’ on London

Tory Mayoral candidate Boris Johnson has committed himself to ’stopping the

Tube Strike Goes Ahead

Tube passengers have been hit disruption this evening after the RMT union proceeded with a planned 72-hours strike.

Mayor Calls For Strikes Not To Proceed

Ken Livingstone has today written to all unions representing staff at troubled Tube PPP contractor Metronet calling for their planned strikes not to proceed in light of assurances received with regard to the pensions, jobs and transfers of their members.

Tube Strike Dates Announced

Londoners face six days of strikes next month as Underground unions take industrial action over jobs and working conditions.