London Underground drivers suspend planned strikes

Planned strikes by London Underground drivers have been suspended after they were given an “enhanced offer” on top of their wages.

Members of Aslef were expected to walk out again on Thursday and next Tuesday, which would have had serious consequences for metro services.

The Railway, Maritime and Transport Union had already called off the strikes by its members after resolving a dispute over remuneration.

Finn Brennan, Aslef’s full-time London Underground organizer, said: “Following further discussions and an improved offer, Aslef has agreed to suspend our planned London Underground strike.

“Details of the offer will be discussed with our representatives at a meeting on Thursday. We are pleased that this progress has been made and that strike action has been averted at this time.”

Claire Mann, Chief Operating Officer of Transport for London, said: “We are pleased that Aslef has suspended planned industrial action on the Tube and that Londoners will not be disrupted this week or next.

“We believe we have made an offer to our unions that is fair, affordable, good for our colleagues and good for London – and we urge our unions to continue to work with us.”