London transport workers who deal with violent incidents are set to stage a new wave of strikes in a pay dispute. Starting on February 20, hundreds of Unite members in Transport for London's compliance, policing, operations, and security directorate will walk out for three days.
The union claims these workers, who previously took strike action at the end of last year, earn less than their London Underground counterparts. Unite general secretary Sharon Graham stated: "They cannot keep being treated as second-class employees compared to their London Underground colleagues. TfL must come back with an acceptable offer or these strikes will continue to escalate.".
In response, a Transport for London spokesperson expressed disappointment over the strike announcement, saying: "We are disappointed that Unite has announced this strike action for members of our compliance, policing, operations and security directorate.".
They highlighted that constructive discussions had taken place and a plan was presented to address the workers' concerns. The spokesperson assured that despite the strike, officers would be present across the network to support customers and staff, noting that the action only affects those in enforcement roles.
