London Tube strikes this week called off by RMT union

Tube strikes have been called off <i>(Image: NQ)</i>
Tube strikes have been called off (Image: NQ)
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Tube strikes affecting this week have been called off,the RMT union has announced.

The strikes were set to take place tomorrow (May 19) from 12pm, with another set to take on Thursday (May 21).

Instead, new strike dates are now scheduled for June 2 and June 4.

An RMT union spokesperson 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."

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