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London Underground drivers are set to stage a series of strikes in the run-up to Christmas and over the New Year, as announced by the RMT union. The strikes, which are expected to cause significant travel disruption, are in response to proposed changes to drivers' working arrangements, including a shift to a four-day working week. The RMT argues that the changes would lead to longer hours and less predictable shifts, while Transport for London maintains that the changes are voluntary and would result in fewer overall hours for drivers. The strikes are scheduled for November 26, December 17 and 19, January 4 and 6, and February 17, 23, and 25.
The RMT union has criticized the proposed changes, stating that they would undermine existing working conditions and protections. RMT general secretary Eddie Dempsey said, 'London Underground is attempting to dress up a wholesale attack on drivers' working conditions as a voluntary four-day week.' However, Aslef, another union representing Tube drivers, has accepted the changes, stating that the four-day week would give drivers an extra 35 days off annually.
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