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| Union 'recommends suspending London Tube strike' | Union 'recommends suspending London Tube strike' |
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| The train drivers' union Aslef has recommended suspending the planned three 24-hour Tube strikes, the first of which was due to start next Tuesday. | The train drivers' union Aslef has recommended suspending the planned three 24-hour Tube strikes, the first of which was due to start next Tuesday. |
| Finn Brennan, the union's lead organiser said he made "good progress" in Wednesday's talks at the conciliation service Acas. | Finn Brennan, the union's lead organiser said he made "good progress" in Wednesday's talks at the conciliation service Acas. |
| The strikes were due to a dispute about pay and conditions for the planned new Night Tube service. | The strikes were due to a dispute about pay and conditions for the planned new Night Tube service. |
| The other unions due to take part said they would discuss it on Thursday. | The other unions due to take part said they would discuss it on Thursday. |
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| Mr Brennan said the latest move was due to the "determination of our members" that had "brought London Underground management back to the table". | Mr Brennan said the latest move was due to the "determination of our members" that had "brought London Underground management back to the table". |
| Aslef's lead organiser said: "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. | Aslef's lead organiser said: "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." | "This demonstrates just what strong, progressive trade unions can deliver in Britain today." |
| Transport for London (TfL) said officals would be writing to the unions "confirming our offer" on Thursday. | |
| The other unions planning to take part in the strikes, the Transport Salaried Staffs Association (TSSA) and the Rail, Maritime and Transport union said they would be discussing London Underground's offer at their respective meetings on Thursday. | The other unions planning to take part in the strikes, the Transport Salaried Staffs Association (TSSA) and the Rail, Maritime and Transport union said they would be discussing London Underground's offer at their respective meetings on Thursday. |
| TSSA general secretary Manuel Cortes said: "No decision on whether or not to suspend industrial action on the Tube next week will be taken until after that meeting." | TSSA general secretary Manuel Cortes said: "No decision on whether or not to suspend industrial action on the Tube next week will be taken until after that meeting." |