This week’s London tube strikes have been called off

This week’s planned tube strikes have been called off. The RMT has confirmed that the walk-outs, which were supposed to take place on May 19-20 and 21-22, have been suspended. 

In April London was hit with industrial action on the tube for the first time since September 2025, with drivers belonging to the RMT union walking out for two 24-hour periods at the end of the month. Four more rounds of strikes were planned for May and June 2026, and two of those walk-outs are still planned. 

Members of the RMT were striking in response to a ‘compressed four-day working week’, which RMT argues will leave employees more fatigued and create a less safe working environment. 

Why were the strikes called off?

An RMT union spokesperson said: ‘At the 11th hour the employer has shifted its position, allowing us to further explore our members’ concerns around the imposition of new rosters, fatigue and safety issues.

‘The dispute is not over, and more strike action will follow if we fail to make sufficient progress.’

What dates are the next tube strikes?

While the May strikes have been suspended, the RMT has moved forward its strikes in June. Those are still scheduled for the following dates:

• June 2-3 (12pm Tues to 11.59am Weds)
• June 4-5 (12pm Thurs to 11.59am Fri)