RMT ballot gives mandate for more strikes on London Underground

RMT members have voted heavily in favour of enabling further strike action on the tube.

The ballot saw a 53.1% turnout, in which 91.1% workers voted to mandate strike action on the basis of pensions, working agreements and concerns of job losses.

A “fantastic result”

RMT general secretary Mick Lynch said: “This is a fantastic result for our members and proves that the arguments RMT has been making is endorsed by tube workers.

“We are acutely aware of the funding cuts being foisted on TfL by the Westminster government. However, Mayor Sadiq Khan needs to mount a serious campaign for the people of London, to get the capital city the funding it deserves for its public transport.

“He should not be trying to sacrifice our members pensions and jobs to fit within budget restraints laid down by Boris Johnson.”

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