RMT calls eight 24-hour Tube strikes over four-day week dispute

The RMT has announced eight 24-hour strikes across 16 days on London Underground, six of them before Christmas, over plans for a four-day week.

• The RMT announced eight 24-hour walkouts over 16 days, beginning at noon on 26 November.
• Strikes are scheduled for 17 and 19 December, with two more in early January and further action in February.
• The union opposes Transport for London's voluntary four-day week, saying it has no guarantees drivers can remain on existing five-day arrangements.
• RMT general secretary Eddie Dempsey said members are being asked to spend more time driving trains and accept longer, more unpredictable shifts.