# Tube strikes threaten disruption for London commuters and Christmas shoppers

https://mins.news/en/item/132217

- The Guardian, 2026-11-06 11:12 UTC
- Society
- Original: https://www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2026/nov/06/commuters-and-shoppers-face-disruption-from-tube-driver-strikes-in-run-up-to-christmas

> RMT union drivers have called eight 24-hour London Underground strikes over 16 days, six before Christmas, opposing a proposed four-day working week. The union says the plan would undermine agreements and worsen conditions, while Transport for London says participation would be voluntary.