Last-ditch talks are being held in a bid to avert a series of strikes by London Underground drivers this month,
Members of the Rail, Maritime and Transport (RMT) union are due to stage a number of 24-hour walkouts in a row over the grade of Night Tube driver.
Strikes are planned from noon on August 3, 5, 24 and 26.
Transport for London has warned of disruption to services if they go ahead.
RMT general secretary Mick Lynch said on Monday: “We believe that there is a deal to be done which recognises the work-life balance and job security of our members, and we are entering the reconvened talks this morning in a positive frame of mind, and we take it that LU management also will be up for a constructive solution to this dispute.
“RMT’s executive has been put on stand-by for any developments emerging from the talks later today.”
The action would mean all Tube lines would run a significantly reduced service at some times and would not run at others, with people urged to complete their journeys by 1pm on the first two strike days next week.
TfL said London Underground has made changes to driver rosters to preserve a regular Tube service, adding that an agreement has been reached with the other recognised unions.
London Underground is also dealing with short-term, short-notice absences caused by Covid-related self-isolation and will issue more detailed travel advice this week.
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