London Underground brands strike action unnecessary
Response to RMT/TSSA strike
Howard Collins, Deputy Chief Operating Officer, said:
There is simply no reason for a strike, or even the threat of one, as all of the issues being raised can be resolved
"These issues have nothing whatsoever to do with safety, and not a single job is at risk.
"All of the issues raised by the RMT are already being addressed through the normal negotiating process.
"Significant progress has already been made and most of the issues have been agreed. The RMT's announcement does not mention the progress that has already been made.
"There is simply no reason for a strike, or even the threat of one, as all of the issues being raised can be resolved.
"A strike by the RMT would lose staff pay and inconvenience the travelling public to no purpose whatsoever. It is entirely unnecessary and we should get on with sorting out these issues through the normal negotiating process."