# London Tube Strike: RMT vs TfL on Work-Life Balance

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Podcast: [London News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!](https://stenobird.com/podcast/london-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7573121)
Published: 2026-05-18T09:24:16+00:00
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## Resource

London Underground drivers, represented by the RMT union, are set to strike due to a disagreement over a proposed four-day work week with condensed hours. The RMT claims Transport for London hasnt adequately negotiated the changes, while TfL views the strikes as disappointing and maintains the plan is voluntary and beneficial for work-life balance. Meanwhile, the Aslef union has agreed to the new plan, praising it as a great deal. The strikes are expected to cause significant disruption on Tuesday and Thursday, affecting lines like the Circle, Piccadilly, and parts of the Central and Metropolitan lines. Support the show: Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/111786d7f762f51c

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