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Tube strike: London Underground makes new offer to unions in bid to avoid industrial action | Tube strike: London Underground makes new offer to unions in bid to avoid industrial action |
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London Underground has made a revised offer to unions in a bid to avert next week's Tube strike, according to sources. | London Underground has made a revised offer to unions in a bid to avert next week's Tube strike, according to sources. |
The two sides met for fresh talks at the conciliation service Acas to try to break the deadlocked row over plans to launch a new all-night service from September. | The two sides met for fresh talks at the conciliation service Acas to try to break the deadlocked row over plans to launch a new all-night service from September. |
The unions rejected an earlier offer on pay and conditions. | The unions rejected an earlier offer on pay and conditions. |
Workers went on strike earlier this month, closing the Tube network completely, and are due to stage a fresh 24-hour walkout from the evening of August 5. | Workers went on strike earlier this month, closing the Tube network completely, and are due to stage a fresh 24-hour walkout from the evening of August 5. |
It is understood that the revised offer was made during this morning's talks, with unions likely to respond early next week. | It is understood that the revised offer was made during this morning's talks, with unions likely to respond early next week. |
Mick Cash, general secretary of the Rail, Maritime and Transport union, said: "A new offer has been tabled today. | |
"Our London Underground reps will meet on Monday to look at the detail and we will take a response into the Acas talks following that meeting. RMT reiterates that next week's action remains on." | |
PA | PA |