Six months after the date that a pay agreement for 2024 should have been implemented, the ASLEF Executive Committee have decided to give notice that our members on London Underground will take strike action to achieve a fair deal on pay and working conditions.
Despite a further meeting after our members voted by 98% in favour of strike action, management are still refusing to even discuss key elements of our claim.
They refuse to discuss any reduction in the working week or introducing a paid meal relief to bring Underground drivers in line with those on the Elizabeth line and London Overground.
The pay offer of 3.8% plus a variable lump sum, means Underground drivers will stay on a lower salary than drivers on other TfL services while working longer hours. It also means driving grades will receive a lower pay rise than other grades.
They insist that any changes to pay ranges will be entirely at management discretion effectively removing the unions right to negotiate for our members in future.
Promised improvements in travel benefits have not been delivered
Management still refuses to commit to making changes to working arrangements and conditions, including pensions, only through agreement.
ASLEF members have been extremely patient as talks have dragged on with no real progress for months on end. Sadly it is clear once again that Underground management will only get serious about reaching a settlement if there is the prospect of strike action.
That is why the ASLEF Executive Committee have decided to call action on London Underground for all Train Operator members, Management members and members of APD - Transplant.
Train Operators / Instructor Operators.
Do not book on for duty between 00.01 and 23.59 on the 7th of November and 00.01 and 23.59 on the 12th November.
Management grades.
Do not book on for duty between 00.01 and 23.59th on the 7th of November and 00.01 and 23.59 on the 12th November.
Overtime ban in place from 00.01 on November 3rd to 23.59 on November 16th . ONLY work rostered shifts. No voluntary overtime.
APD - Transplant members.
Do not book on from 18:00 on November 1st untill 17:59 on 2nd November.
Overtime ban in place from 00.01 on November 1st to 23.59 on November 8th. Only work rostered shifts. No voluntary overtime.
Support your Union for a fair deal on pay and working conditions.
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