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A decision is due over whether a 72-hour Tube strike called in a row over safety is going to go ahead. | A decision is due over whether a 72-hour Tube strike called in a row over safety is going to go ahead. |
Members of the Rail Maritime and Transport (RMT) union and the Transport Salaried Staffs Association are due to walk out from 1830 BST on Sunday. | Members of the Rail Maritime and Transport (RMT) union and the Transport Salaried Staffs Association are due to walk out from 1830 BST on Sunday. |
They have voted for industrial action in protest at ticket office closures and the use of agency employees. | |
But recent talks between union leaders and London Underground (LU) managers are said to have made good progress. | But recent talks between union leaders and London Underground (LU) managers are said to have made good progress. |
'Confusion and chaos' | 'Confusion and chaos' |
Union leaders had warned that station office closures, the use of agency staff and other changes represented a danger to passengers and staff. | Union leaders had warned that station office closures, the use of agency staff and other changes represented a danger to passengers and staff. |
London Underground said on Monday the issue had nothing to do with safety and no jobs were at risk. | London Underground said on Monday the issue had nothing to do with safety and no jobs were at risk. |
A RMT spokesperson said: "A meeting is being held between union representatives at London Underground and the council of executives to consider an offer made by LU and a decision is due to be made this afternoon." | A RMT spokesperson said: "A meeting is being held between union representatives at London Underground and the council of executives to consider an offer made by LU and a decision is due to be made this afternoon." |
Tens of thousands of supporters of Cardiff City and Barnsley football clubs attending this Sunday's FA Cup semi-final at Wembley Stadium would be affected by the strike and were warned of "confusion and chaos" as they tried to find alternative ways of returning home after the game. | Tens of thousands of supporters of Cardiff City and Barnsley football clubs attending this Sunday's FA Cup semi-final at Wembley Stadium would be affected by the strike and were warned of "confusion and chaos" as they tried to find alternative ways of returning home after the game. |