When was the last Tube strike in London?

When was the last Tube strike in London?

On 24 June 2011, the strikes were cancelled after London Underground reinstated the Tube driver at the centre of the dispute. Further strikes over TfL’s plans to close Underground ticket offices took place in February 2014. 2014-04-??

Why do Tube workers strike?

London Tube workers to vote on Easter strikes Thousands of Tube workers are set to be balloted for strikes in a long-running dispute over pay. A ballot of 10,000 staff across London Underground has been moved by the Rail, Maritime and Transport (RMT) union after more than a year of negotiations.

When did they stop smoking on London Underground?

Various regulations aim to improve safety on the Tube. Smoking was allowed in certain carriages in trains until 9 July 1984. In the middle of 1987 smoking was banned for a six-month trial period in all parts of the Underground, and the ban was made permanent after the major King’s Cross fire in November 1987.

How much does a London tube driver earn?

Following a Freedom of Information (FOI) request made by MyLondon to Transport for London in early 2021, the annual wage of a full-time Tube driver was revealed as £56,496. This was based on the financial year from April 1, 2019, to March 31, 2020, with 3,271 drivers said to earn this amount, not including bonuses.

How long is the tube strike?

The strikes will impact the services over a four-day period this week, with another four-day period of strikes planned for the end of August.

Is London Underground open?

Underground trains generally run between 5am and midnight, Monday to Saturday, with reduced operating hours on Sunday.

Why are the RMT striking?

RMT members on London Underground are on strike in a dispute over LU’s cash led cuts’ plans. We are campaigning to stop the axing of nearly a thousand safety critical jobs and the closure of ticket offices.

When did smoking on planes stop?

In 1988, airlines based in the United States banned smoking on domestic flights of less than two hours, which was extended to domestic flights of less than six hours in February 1990, and to all domestic and international flights in 2000.

Did people smoke on the tube?

In the 1870s passengers were officially allowed to smoke in certain carriages. Smoking on the tube became so commonplace that in 1932 there was a tobacco exhibition on the Underground and vending machines selling cigarettes. While some people lamented the eventual official ban, it was most probably a good thing…

Why are tube drivers paid so much?

“Just over three per cent of drivers earned total remuneration over this, largely because they are highly skilled test drivers and instructors who have additional responsibilities to train drivers in the safe operation of trains using new, advanced signalling systems.

What is the highest paid jobs in the UK?

According to Glassdoor salary data, the highest paying jobs in the UK are:

• Solutions Engineer.
• Product Manager.
• Group Manager.
• Business Operations Manager.
• Scrum Master.
• IT Manager.
• Programmer Consultant.
• Finance Manager.

Are London tubes running?

Five Tube lines run a 24-hour service on Fridays and Saturdays: Victoria, Central, Jubilee, Northern and Piccadilly lines. The London Overground operates 24 hours on Fridays and Saturdays between New Cross Gate and Highbury & Islington (not including Whitechapel).