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Union calls series of strikes on London Underground Union calls series of strikes on London Underground
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LONDON — London Underground maintenance workers are planning a series of strikes in a dispute over safety.LONDON — London Underground maintenance workers are planning a series of strikes in a dispute over safety.
The Rail, Maritime and Transport union is set to hold seven 12- or 24-hour stoppages beginning Feb. 12. Strikes are expected into June.The Rail, Maritime and Transport union is set to hold seven 12- or 24-hour stoppages beginning Feb. 12. Strikes are expected into June.
The union’s general secretary, Mick Cash, says maintenance changes put into place by the subway’s managers are “ill-conceived” The union’s general secretary, Mick Cash, says maintenance changes put into place by the subway’s managers are “ill-conceived.”
Steve Griffiths, chief operating officer at London Underground, says that safety is a top priority. He says there are “robust and comprehensive procedures” in place to make sure staff working on the tracks are safe.Steve Griffiths, chief operating officer at London Underground, says that safety is a top priority. He says there are “robust and comprehensive procedures” in place to make sure staff working on the tracks are safe.
Griffiths says that the underground will keep speaking with the unions about changes to the system.Griffiths says that the underground will keep speaking with the unions about changes to the system.
A separate strike by station staff is planned for Saturday evening, lasting 48 hours. A separate 48-hour strike by station staff due to start Saturday evening was canceled Friday after the union reported “significant progress” in talks.
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