The RMT has called off strikes it was to stage from next week in its dispute with Transport for London over proposals for a four-day week on London Underground.

The union says the plan would involve four longer shifts each week, and that it was concerned about fatigue, but that there has now been progress in talks with TfL.

However, it has also warned that the dispute is ‘far from over’, after Underground management had ‘taken steps in the right direction’.

Meanwhile, strikes announced in April and May have not been suspended.

RMT general secretary Eddie Dempsey said: ‘Through our show of industrial strength and unity, we have forced management into a position where they are now willing to seriously engage with the issues our members want addressing.

‘Further talks will take place and the dispute remains live.’

TfL has said: ‘These threatened strikes are completely unnecessary and will have a serious impact on London’s businesses and commuters and we urge them to call off this action. The changes would be voluntary, there will be no reduction in contractual hours and those who wish to continue a five-day working week pattern will be able to do so. These changes will help us to improve reliability, improve our ability to flexibly deploy our drivers and enable us to offer a modern and efficient service while creating no additional cost.’

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