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RMT union poised for strike talks Underground strike talks resume
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Talks to try to end the Tube strike are to be held on Tuesday, said the Rail Maritime and Transport (RMT) union. Talks have begun between a union and London Underground (LU) officials in a bid to end a strike which has crippled the Tube network.
Millions of commuters faced delays and disruption travelling into work as union members staged a 72-hour walkout over pensions and jobs. Millions of people experienced delays and disruption as workers went on a 72-hour strike over jobs and pensions.
The strike by the RMT union, in a row following the collapse of maintenance firm Metronet, has closed two-thirds of the Tube network and affected 10 lines.The strike by the RMT union, in a row following the collapse of maintenance firm Metronet, has closed two-thirds of the Tube network and affected 10 lines.
The union said it would meet Tube officials at 1430 BST. Prime Minister Gordon Brown described the walkout as "wholly unjustifiable".
'Positive development' RMT general secretary Bob Crow said: "As a result of discussions last night with London transport commissioner Peter Hendy, talks will now take place.
RMT general secretary Bob Crow said: "As a result of discussions last night with London Transport Commissioner Peter Hendy, talks will now take place.
"This is a positive development and we hope that Metronet and its administrator will now take our members' legitimate concerns seriously.""This is a positive development and we hope that Metronet and its administrator will now take our members' legitimate concerns seriously."
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But a Transport for London (TfL) spokesman said: "The RMT has been given cast iron guarantees that no staff will lose jobs, pensions or be transferred as a result of Metronet's collapse.But a Transport for London (TfL) spokesman said: "The RMT has been given cast iron guarantees that no staff will lose jobs, pensions or be transferred as a result of Metronet's collapse.
"The other unions have accepted these guarantees. The RMT has ignored them, harming Londoners and their union.""The other unions have accepted these guarantees. The RMT has ignored them, harming Londoners and their union."
The 10 lines affected by the industrial walk out, which began at 1800 BST on Monday, are the Bakerloo, Central, Victoria, Circle, District, East London, Hammersmith & City, Metropolitan, Waterloo & City and Piccadilly. The prime minister said: "This is a wholly unjustifiable strike.
"It is causing an enormous amount of trouble to the people of London and disruption to the business of this city."
Nine lines have been shut by the industrial walk out, which began at 1800 BST on Monday.
They are the Bakerloo, Central, Victoria, Circle, District, East London, Hammersmith & City, Metropolitan, and Waterloo & City.
The Piccadilly line has been suspended between Rayners Lane and Uxbridge.
Only the Jubilee and Northern lines are operating a full service.Only the Jubilee and Northern lines are operating a full service.
They are maintained by another firm along with the Piccadilly line, which is partly suspended due to the strike. They are maintained by another firm along with the Piccadilly line.