This article is from the source 'bbc' and was first published or seen on . It last changed over 40 days ago and won't be checked again for changes.
You can find the current article at its original source at http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-london-21950960
The article has changed 2 times. There is an RSS feed of changes available.
Previous version
1
Next version
Version 0 | Version 1 |
---|---|
Jubilee Line Tube drivers vote to go on strike | Jubilee Line Tube drivers vote to go on strike |
(about 13 hours later) | |
Tube drivers on the Jubilee Line have voted to go on two 24-hour strikes in a row over working conditions and claims of bullying. | Tube drivers on the Jubilee Line have voted to go on two 24-hour strikes in a row over working conditions and claims of bullying. |
Members of the Rail Maritime and Transport union and Aslef are set to walk out on 2 April and on 2 May. | Members of the Rail Maritime and Transport union and Aslef are set to walk out on 2 April and on 2 May. |
The unions claimed the reasons for the dispute include "bullying of staff" and a "decline" of working conditions. | The unions claimed the reasons for the dispute include "bullying of staff" and a "decline" of working conditions. |
London Underground said it had addressed the issues in the dispute and urged the unions to hold more talks. | |
'Very poor' | 'Very poor' |
In a letter to London Underground setting out the reasons for the dispute, the RMT highlighted: | In a letter to London Underground setting out the reasons for the dispute, the RMT highlighted: |
RMT General Secretary Bob Crow said: "RMT will not sit back and allow the wilful misuse of procedures on any part of the Tube network as a means of bullying and intimidating our members." | RMT General Secretary Bob Crow said: "RMT will not sit back and allow the wilful misuse of procedures on any part of the Tube network as a means of bullying and intimidating our members." |
Howard Collins, London Underground's chief operating officer, said however he believed all such issues in the dispute "have been addressed". | Howard Collins, London Underground's chief operating officer, said however he believed all such issues in the dispute "have been addressed". |
"[We] are happy to discuss this further with the unions," he said. | "[We] are happy to discuss this further with the unions," he said. |
"I urge both unions to abandon this unnecessary action and get around the table to resolve the matter." | "I urge both unions to abandon this unnecessary action and get around the table to resolve the matter." |
A spokesman for conciliation service Acas said: "Productive talks were held today at Acas between London Underground, RMT and Aslef. | |
"The parties have adjourned for the evening to consider their positions." |
Previous version
1
Next version