London – Threatened Tube Strike

Unionized London Tube workers announced plans to strike over the busy Bank Holiday weekend, May 24-27. Forty control room technicians belonging to the Unite union are prepared to walk out as of 0001 May 24 unless last-minute negotiations avert the strike. The strike would affect all London Underground stations and would continue through 0800 May 27. Public safety officials would begin closing stations the evening of May 23, to prevent passengers from being stranded.