Tube strikes on as talks break down
Your support helps us to tell the story
From reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. Whether it's investigating the financials of Elon Musk's pro-Trump PAC or producing our latest documentary, 'The A Word', which shines a light on the American women fighting for reproductive rights, we know how important it is to parse out the facts from the messaging.
At such a critical moment in US history, we need reporters on the ground. Your donation allows us to keep sending journalists to speak to both sides of the story.
The Independent is trusted by Americans across the entire political spectrum. And unlike many other quality news outlets, we choose not to lock Americans out of our reporting and analysis with paywalls. We believe quality journalism should be available to everyone, paid for by those who can afford it.
Your support makes all the difference.Talks aimed at averting a series of strikes by London Underground workers in protest at the sacking of a driver broke down today.
The Rail, Maritime and Transport union accused Tube bosses of refusing to discuss the reinstatement of the driver, Arwyn Thomas.
He has taken a claim of unfair dismissal to an employment tribunal, with the result due by the end of the month.
The union is planning a series of strikes starting this Sunday evening which will hit the Wimbledon tennis championships.
Both sides met at conciliation service Acas for two hours today, but the RMT said the talks had broken down and the strikes were now set to go ahead.
Join our commenting forum
Join thought-provoking conversations, follow other Independent readers and see their replies
Comments