London Underground strikes: April and May dates and TfL lines affected by Aslef strikes

Aslef Tube workers will walk out in April and May after 70% of workers took part in strike votes. Photo: Stefan Rousseau/PA Wire

London Underground drivers are set to go on two 24-hour strikes in a long-running dispute over conditions.

Underground strikes threaten suffering for commuters across the capital.

< p>The latest strike news was organized by the Aslef union, whose drivers went on strike last year as part of the same dispute.

Here's everything you need to know about the strikes:

When will the strike last?

Aslef members will resign from the union on April 8 and May 4 after 70 percent of its drivers voted to strike and 98 percent voted to strike. The union declined to say how many drivers are expected to go on strike these days.

Which lines will be affected?

Aslef drivers work across the entire London Underground network, with the exception of a few lines.

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The Elizabeth Line will continue to operate during the strikes as its drivers are represented by the TSSA union.

London Overground is expected to transport and Docklands Light Rail will operate as normal.

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However, these queues are likely to be very crowded.

Why is Aslef on strike?

Finn Brennan, Aslef's Tube organizer, said Transport for London (TfL) had given no guarantee that changes to terms and conditions would not be introduced without consent.

He said: “Despite a previous commitment to refuse from plans for major changes to drivers' working conditions, London Underground bosses have assembled a full-time management team ready to impose their plans.

“They want drivers to work longer, spending 25% more time in the cab, and cancel all current working agreements for flexibility and efficiency.»

“Everyone knows what these management buzzwords really mean. . It's about getting people to work harder and longer for less money.»

What did Transport for London say?

After Aslef announced more strikes on the London Underground, Transport for London called on union workers bosses to hold talks to try to avoid strike action.

A spokesman said: “We are engaged in long-term discussions with our union colleagues about how to modernize procedures and processes across London Underground to improve the quality of service for both staff , and for clients.» /p>

“We have no plans to implement these changes, and we are committed to ensuring that no job losses occur as a result of these changes. We are working with our unions to demonstrate that no changes will be made that will jeopardize our unwavering commitment to safety on the metro network.

“We urge Aslef to continue negotiations with us so that disruptions for Londoners. «.