Tube strikes on Queen’s Platinum Jubilee weekend
Senior union leaders at the RMT, (Rail, Maritime and Transport) have advised members to walk out of both Euston and Green Park stations. The two stations appear to have been specifically targeted as they are key for those celebrating close to Buckingham Palace. The threat comes as staff state they are tired of “suffering years of bullying from a manager.”
Strikes will last the entire day and will affect Victoria, Jubilee, and Piccadilly line services at both stations.
The two stations will be key for those attending celebrations near Buckingham Palace, with the capital expecting a huge influx of tourists as Her Majesty celebrates 70 years on the throne.
Green Park is the nearest Tube station to Buckingham Palace, where thousands are expected to attend to view the royal family making a traditional appearance on the iconic palace balcony overlooking The Mall.
The union has warned the dispute could be resolved if Transport for London takes action against the manager.
RMT members at both stations have suffered years of intimidation, bullying, and unjustified sackings of colleagues by a manager who has created a toxic atmosphere in the workplace, the union said.
“The union has tried in vain to reason with management, but they now will not let local representatives be part of a review into dismissals at the stations, instigated by the manager in question.
“Our strike on 3 June will cause significant disruption to people wishing to celebrate the Queen’s Jubilee.
“However, if Tube bosses do the right thing, and deal appropriately with the manager in question, we can find a just resolution to this dispute.”
A Transport for London spokesperson said: “We hold our people to high standards and ensure everyone is treated fairly.
“We’re aware of this dispute and are carrying out an urgent review in a bid to resolve it.
“We have had a number of meetings with the RMT and are urging them not to take strike action and to continue working with us to find a resolution.”