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Just when you thought strikes on London’s transport network were over… More industrial action has been announced for the capital over the coming weekends, with staff walking out across both the city’s bus and train networks.
The striking staff in question all work for the Compliance, Policing, Operations and Security Directorate (CPOS), and they’re responsible for inspecting tickets on London’s buses and at train stations. A total of 300 workers will strike for a total of six days, protesting what they say is ‘an unacceptable pay deal’.
The strikes kick off this week – here’s everything you need to know, from strike days to how it could impact travel in London.
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Who’s going on strike?
Walking out are 300 Compliance, Policing, Operations and Security Directorate (CPOS) workers, represented by the Unite union. The workers are striking as part of a pay dispute.
When is the strike?
There are two rounds of strikes. The first is on December 12, 13 and 14, then the second is on December 20, 21 and 22.
How will it impact travel in London?
CPOS staff are responsible for things like ticket inspecting and countering violence and aggression. The strike is unlikely to massively impact passengers directly, though CPOS works closely with the Metropolitan, City of London and British Transport Police.
What’s been said about the strikes?
Unite general secretary Sharon Graham said: ‘Our members keep London and its residents safe and sound on the TfL network.
‘Yet these vital workers are being undervalued and have been offered an unacceptable pay deal.
‘Unless TfL think again and come back to the table with an improved offer, London will see a fares free-for-all in the run up to Christmas.’
A spokesperson for TfL said: ‘We are disappointed that the Unite union has announced this strike action for members of our Compliance, Policing, Operations and Security Directorate.
‘We have held a number of constructive discussions with our trade unions and have presented an attractive pay offer that has been accepted by other unions.
‘This action only impacts the bus network, however we have measures in place and still plan to have officers carrying out revenue inspection on buses.’
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