TUC supports tube strikes

Commenting on the 48-hour strike by RMT members on the London Underground which began yesterday evening (Monday) TUC General Secretary Frances O’Grady today (Tuesday) said:

“Closing all London Underground ticket offices and cutting 1,000 tube staff will have a hugely detrimental impact on both regular passengers and tourists.

“The public want ticket offices to be manned by dedicated staff. Without them journeys will be more difficult, and groups such as disabled passengers or women travelling at night will feel less secure.

“Responsibility for this dispute lies squarely with the Mayor of London, who has broken his manifesto promise to keep ticket offices open.”