Elizabeth line strike days that have been anticipated to carry a part of the London Underground to a standstill have been cancelled.
Aslef union members engaged on the Elizabeth line have suspended a part of their deliberate strike motion that was anticipated to hit the Tube.
Drivers have been set to stroll out on February 27 and March 1, 8 and 10 after claims that drivers weren’t valued by the Elizabeth line operator MTR.
Now Aslef has mentioned that a part of the strike motion has been suspended following a brand new pay supply.
Aslef mentioned the walk-out on Thursday, February 27, and Saturday, March 1, have been ‘suspended following a revised supply from the corporate.’
Nonetheless, there was no additional announcement on the opposite deliberate March strike days.
When Elizabeth line might nonetheless have strikes
Aslef has but mentioned what the plan is concerning the remaining two strike days in March.
Journeys on the Elizabeth line could possibly be affected on March 8 and 10 if MTR and Aslef fail to succeed in an settlement on them.
The union bosses will meet to contemplate the brand new supply tomorrow, Aslef mentioned.
Mike Bagshaw, Managing Director for MTR Elizabeth line, informed Metro: ‘Following intensive talks with ASLEF to resolve this dispute and keep away from disruptive strike motion for our prospects, we’ve got put ahead an enhanced supply, together with a 1.5x price for relaxation day working with additional enhancements to phrases and circumstances.
‘This builds upon the unique supply of a 4.5% pay enhance and enhanced phrases and circumstances, which might have maintained a few of the highest salaries within the trade.
‘Within the meantime, we’ve got labored carefully with Transport for London to implement a sturdy contingency plan, making certain prospects are knowledgeable of different journey choices through the strike.’
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