RMT Union subway officials threatened to leave Euston and Green Park stations on Friday (June 3rd) on charges of harassment and a “toxic work environment.”
The strikes will continue throughout the day and will affect the services of the Victoria, Jubilee and Piccadilly lines at both stations. Euston’s national rail services will not be affected.
The two busy hubs are key for those attending celebrations near Buckingham Palace and those traveling to London from elsewhere in the UK. The capital expects a huge influx of tourists as the queen celebrates her 70th year on the throne.
RMT Secretary General Mick Lynch said: “Euston and Green Park tube staff have suffered years of prolonged harassment and intimidation by a manager who has created a toxic work environment.
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“The union tried in vain to persuade the management, but now they will not allow local representatives to participate in the inspection of dismissals at the stations, instigated by the governor in question.
“Our strike on June 3 will cause significant embarrassment to people who want to celebrate the Queen’s anniversary. However, if the bosses of Tube do the right thing and deal with the manager in question properly, we can find a fair solution to this dispute.
TfL is said to be investigating allegations of harassment and has asked RMT to end the strikes as a matter of urgency.
A TfL spokesman said: “We hold our people to high standards and ensure that everyone is treated fairly.
“We are aware of this dispute and are conducting an urgent review in an attempt to resolve it. We have held a number of meetings with RMT and urge them not to go on strike and to continue working with us to find a solution. “
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