The ongoing dispute over workplace fatigue and safety protocols on the London Underground has seen a temporary reprieve. The RMT union officially suspended two planned 24-hour stoppages that were scheduled to disrupt city transport starting midday on Tuesday.
Union representatives confirmed the strikes were called off at the “11th hour” after Transport for London (TfL) shifted its negotiating position. Both sides are now entering urgent discussions regarding the proposed introduction of a compressed four-day working week for drivers.
The central conflict hinges on TfL’s initiative to implement new shift rosters. While the RMT previously rejected the voluntary four-day week deal over severe fatigue concerns, the rival Aslef union—which represents a slight majority of Tube drivers—has taken a different stance and openly endorsed the trial.
Commuters experienced similar disruptions recently, as the driver walkouts in April 2026 marked the first industrial action to hit the Tube since September 2025.
If the renewed negotiations fail to produce a compromise, travelers still face potential shutdowns next month. Subsequent strikes originally planned for mid-June have been moved forward to Tuesday, June 2, and Thursday, June 4, according to a statement released by the union.