Headline: London Tube driver strikes begin amid dispute over four-day week
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Date: 21 April 2026
Tags: Transport, UK, Labour
Summary:
24-hour London Underground strike begins at midday Tuesday, causing major disruption across the network.
Second 24-hour strike scheduled from Thursday midday to Friday midday.
Rail, Maritime and Transport (RMT) members, representing about half of Tube drivers, are striking.
Dispute centres on Transport for London (TfL) proposal for voluntary compressed four-day working week.
RMT says longer shifts risk driver fatigue and safety concerns.
TfL says strike is unnecessary and confirms participation in four-day week is voluntary.
Aslef union supports proposal, calling it beneficial for workers.
Piccadilly and Circle lines fully closed; parts of Metropolitan and Central lines suspended.
Remaining lines operating reduced services with widespread disruption expected.
Proposal would reduce working week from 36 to 35 hours with paid meal breaks included.
Why this matters: Strike action will disrupt travel for millions and highlights ongoing tensions over working conditions in public transport.
What’s next: Further negotiations may continue, but additional strike disruption is expected through the week.
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