Strikes averted after TfL agrees pay deal with RMT

There was little-to-no Tube service for five days in London in September

Trade union RMT says it has agreed a three-year pay deal for Tube workers as well as "fatigue-friendly" rosters, further discussions on staff travel and a "consistent" Boxing Day payment of £400.

The pay deal consists of a 3.4% increase, effective from 1 April 2025, with a guaranteed rise of 3% in year two and a 2.5% rise in year three.

Five days of Tube strikes badly disrupted London in September, and the deal lifts the union's threat of more industrial action.

RMT general secretary Eddie Dempsey said: "This deal is a clear demonstration of the effectiveness of strike action and strong negotiation by our members."

A TfL spokesperson said: "We welcome the decision from the RMT to accept our pay offer. This multi-year offer is fair, affordable and provides certainty for our colleagues over pay for several years.

"We are engaging with all of our unions on this offer and look forward to their responses."

TfL said that no changes have been proposed to working hours as part of the pay offer.