Jubilee Line Tube drivers vote to go on strike
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.
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.
In a letter to London Underground setting out the reasons for the dispute, the RMT highlighted:
- The "unfair and disproportionate" treatment of drivers in disciplinary meetings
- Many facilities on the Jubilee line being in a "very poor" and in some cases a "disgusting" state
- The "removal and threatened removal" of some benefits
- A "severe lack of support" from managers for their staff
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".
"[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."
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."