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Tube strike: Planned London Underground industrial action set to be suspended after 'progress made' in Night Tube talks

'This demonstrates just what strong, progressive trade unions can deliver in Britain today,' says Aslef chief

Emma Henderson
Thursday 21 January 2016 06:25 EST
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Aslef, the train driver’s union, reportedly recommended suspending the strike action
Aslef, the train driver’s union, reportedly recommended suspending the strike action (Oli Scarff/Getty Images)

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Planned strikes led by London Underground train drivers are set to be suspended after progress was made over the planned Night Tube, according to reports.

Aslef, the train driver’s union, reportedly recommended suspending the strike action, which had been planned to take place at the end of January and again in mid-February.

The strikes are over disputes on hours and pay concerning the introduction of the proposed 24-hour Tube service, which was set to begin in September.

Finn Brennan at Aslef said the union said "good progress" was made in talks with Acas, who resolve employment disputes.

He said: "The determination of our members brought London Underground management back to the table.

"We have dragged them kicking and screaming into the 21st century with an agreement to deliver modern, flexible working patterns for our members and an above inflation pay rise.

"This demonstrates just what strong, progressive trade unions can deliver in Britain today."

Steve Griffiths, London Underground chief operating officer, said they would be putting the proposals agreed in talks in writing.

He said: "We have had productive talks at Acas this week and we will be writing to the unions…confirming our offer."

The TSSA, the transport salaried staff’s association, said it will meet union representatives to discuss London Underground’s offer.

But TSSA’s general secretary, Manuel Cortes, warned: "No decision on whether or not to suspend industrial action on the tube next week will be taken until after that meeting."

A spokesman for the Rail, Maritime and Transport union said its officials received a "revised set of proposal" from London Underground that would be considered by its executive.

Additonal reporting by PA

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