London Tube Strikes Called Off at Last Minute The last minute cancellation of planned tube strikes on the London Underground has brought a temporary reprieve to commuters, but it raises more questions than answers about the underlying issues driving this labor dispute.
Behind the scenes, Transport for London (TfL) and the Rail, Maritime and Transport (RMT) union have been engaged in intense negotiations.
TfL's proposal for a four day week, initially met with resistance from RMT, has now gained traction within the union. The rival Aslef union, which represents a majority of tube drivers, has endorsed the plan.