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| Tube drivers to stage another 24-hour strike as Acas calls for fresh peace talks | Tube drivers to stage another 24-hour strike as Acas calls for fresh peace talks |
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| London Underground drivers are set to stage another 24-hour strike in the dispute with Transport for London over the introduction of all-night services. | London Underground drivers are set to stage another 24-hour strike in the dispute with Transport for London over the introduction of all-night services. |
| The capital’s tube network faces the shutdown from 9.30pm on Wednesday 5 August, the Aslef union announced on Monday. | The capital’s tube network faces the shutdown from 9.30pm on Wednesday 5 August, the Aslef union announced on Monday. |
| Commuters experienced severe disruption during last week’s 24-hour walkout, the first time the entire network had been shut down for 13 years. | Commuters experienced severe disruption during last week’s 24-hour walkout, the first time the entire network had been shut down for 13 years. |
| Related: Tube strike: commuters struggle in worst disruption for 13 years | Related: Tube strike: commuters struggle in worst disruption for 13 years |
| Both sides have been invited to hold fresh peace talks in a bid to avert further strikes. | Both sides have been invited to hold fresh peace talks in a bid to avert further strikes. |
| A spokesman for the conciliation service Acas said on Monday: “Acas has written to London Underground, Aslef, RMT, TSSA and Unite, inviting them to attend exploratory talks tomorrow morning.” | A spokesman for the conciliation service Acas said on Monday: “Acas has written to London Underground, Aslef, RMT, TSSA and Unite, inviting them to attend exploratory talks tomorrow morning.” |
| Unions are unhappy about pay and rosters for the new service, which is due to start on 12 September. | Unions are unhappy about pay and rosters for the new service, which is due to start on 12 September. |
| John Allan, chairman of the Federation of Small Businesses, said: “This second Tube strike in less than a month will be disappointing news and another blow for businesses. | |
| “Many small companies proved their flexibility and resourcefulness last week, allowing their employees to work remotely, or hold meetings with clients online rather than in person. | |
| “Nevertheless, there will be further damage to the economy and millions of pounds lost to businesses if this strike goes ahead.” |