Strikes planned for Tuesday and Thursday by London Underground drivers have been called off, the RMT union has announced
The first 24-hour stoppage was planned to begin at midday tomorrow, with a second walkout commencing at noon on Thursday.
The news saves commuters days of chaos as they tried to navigate around the nation’s capital
.An RMT union spokesman said: “At the 11th hour the employer has shifted its position allowing us to further explore our members concerns around the imposition of new rosters, fatigue and safety issues.
“The dispute is not over and more strike action will follow if we fail to make sufficient progress.”
New strike dates are now scheduled June 2 and 4, if the dispute remains unresolved.
Strikes scheduled for June 16 and 18 have also been called off.
The union says its members oppose a new four day working week arrangement on the underground.
The upcoming tube strikes have been cancelled, RMT union announced
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