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London Underground Drivers To Strike Again Next Month

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London Underground drivers are to stage another 24-hour strike in a dispute over the new all-night Tube, the Aslef union announced on Monday. The decision, by the union's executive, came as both sides in the dispute were invited to hold fresh talks in a bid to avert a repeat of last week's stoppage. Members of four trade unions staged a 24 hour strike from last Wednesday evening, which crippled services until Friday morning.

Commuters queue for buses as tube drivers are on strike in London, Thursday, July 9, 2015

A spokesman for the conciliation service Acas said: "Acas has written to London Underground, Aslef, RMT, TSSA and Unite, inviting them to attend exploratory talks tomorrow morning." Unions are unhappy about pay and rosters for the new service, which is due to start on September 12. The RMT, TSSA and Unite have yet to announce their next move on the industrial action front.

Steve Griffiths, London Underground's chief operating officer, said: "We have made a very fair and reasonable offer on pay and the introduction of the night Tube and we continue to urge the trade unions to put it to their members. "We will be at Acas tomorrow for further discussions to resolve this issue and trust the trade unions will be too."

Labour's London Assembly transport spokeswoman Val Shawcross said: "Last week's Tube strike was deeply disruptive to many Londoners. What made the situation worse was that the mayor could have avoided it had he engaged and properly negotiated with staff. With another strike on the horizon it's time for Boris Johnson to tone down the rhetoric and start focusing on resolving this dispute before Londoners are forced to endure another day of travel chaos."

Shawcross added: "The fact is that everyone wants the night Tube to work, it's just got to be done right. Londoners elected Boris to lead the capital, that means talking to the unions and finding a resolution, not sitting on the sidelines throwing insults around."

John Allan, chairman of the Federation of Small Businesses, said: "This second Tube strike in less than a month will be disappointing news and another blow for businesses. Many small companies proved their flexibility and resourcefulness last week, allowing their employees to work remotely, or hold meetings with clients online rather than in person. Nevertheless, there will be further damage to the economy and millions of pounds lost to businesses if this strike goes ahead."

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Commuters wait for the Jubilee line at Waterloo underground station, London, on the second day of a 48 hour strike by tube workers on the London Underground over ticket office closures. (credit:PA)

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Commuters wait for a bus at Waterloo, London, on the second day of a 48 hour strike by tube workers on the London Underground over ticket office closures. (credit:PA)

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Commuters struggle to get on to the Jubilee line at Waterloo underground station, London, on the second day of a 48 hour strike by tube workers on the London Underground over ticket office closures. (credit:PA)

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Commuters struggle to get on to the Jubilee line at Waterloo underground station on the second day of a 48 hour strike by tube workers on the London Underground over ticket office closures. (credit:PA)

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The back of a long queue for a bus outside Waterloo station, London, on the second day of a 48 hour strike by tube workers on the London Underground over ticket office closures. (credit:PA)

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Waterloo underground station, London, is opened on the second day of a 48 hour strike by tube workers on the London Underground over ticket office closures. (credit:PA)

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Commuters look for Barclays Cycle Hire bikes outside Waterloo station, London, on the second day of a 48 hour strike by tube workers on the London Underground over ticket office closures. (credit:PA)

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Waterloo underground station, London, is closed on the second day of a 48 hour strike by tube workers on the London Underground over ticket office closures. (credit:PA)

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A commuter finds a yellow Barclays Cycle Hire bikes outside Waterloo station, London, on the second day of a 48 hour strike by tube workers on the London Underground over ticket office closures. (credit:PA)

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A commuter photographs the bus queue outside Waterloo station, London, on the second day of a 48 hour strike by tube workers on the London Underground over ticket office closures. (credit:PA)

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Commuters wait for a bus outside Waterloo station, London, on the second day of a 48 hour strike by tube workers on the London Underground over ticket office closures. (credit:PA)

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Commuters using overground train services wait to pass through the barriers at Waterloo station, London, on the second day of a 48 hour strike by tube workers on the London Underground over ticket office closures. (credit:PA)

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Passenger displays at Waterloo underground station, London, on the second day of a 48 hour strike by tube workers on the London Underground over ticket office closures. (credit:PA)

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Commuters look for Barclays Cycle Hire bikes outside Waterloo station, London, on the second day of a 48 hour strike by tube workers on the London Underground over ticket office closures. (credit:PA)

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People queue outside Oxford Circus underground station, in central London, during the evening rush hour after congestion forced closure of the station during the 48 hour strike by RMT union members. (credit:PA)

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People queue outside Oxford Circus underground station, in central London, during the evening rush hour after congestion forced closure of the station during the 48 hour strike by RMT union members. (credit:PA)

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People queue outside Oxford Circus underground station, in central London, during the evening rush hour after congestion forced closure of the station during the 48 hour strike by RMT union members. (credit:PA)

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People queue outside Oxford Circus underground station, in central London, during the evening rush hour after congestion forced closure of the station during the 48 hour strike by RMT union members. (credit:PA)

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Commuters at Stratford Underground, Overground and DLR Station in east London, on the first day of a 48 hour strike by tube workers on the London Underground over ticket office closures. (credit:PA)

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Early morning commuters wait for the gates to be opened to London's Victoria's Underground Station on February 5, 2014, on the first day of a strike by London Underground workers. Workers on London's Underground train system kicked off a 48-hour strike at 9:00 pm (2100 GMT) on Tuesday, threatening chaos for commuters on Wednesday and Thursday. AFP PHOTO / ANDREW COWIE (Photo credit should read ANDREW COWIE/AFP/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)

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Commuters walk across London's Waterloo bridge on February 5, 2014, on the first day of a strike by London Underground workers. Workers on London's Underground train system kicked off a 48-hour strike at 9:00 pm (2100 GMT) on Tuesday, threatening chaos for commuters on Wednesday and Thursday. AFP PHOTO / BEN STANSALL (Photo credit should read BEN STANSALL/AFP/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)

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Commuters walk and jog across London Bridge in central London, on February 6, 2014, on the second day of a strike by London Underground workers. Millions of commuters in London faced delays and disruption on Wednesday and Thursday after Tube staff went on strike over plans to close ticket offices on the subway train system. AFP PHOTO / BEN STANSALL (Photo credit should read BEN STANSALL/AFP/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)

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Pickets (R) gather as commuters use London Bridge Underground station in central London, on February 6, 2014, on the second day of a strike by London Underground workers. Millions of commuters in London faced delays and disruption on Wednesday and Thursday after Tube staff went on strike over plans to close ticket offices on the subway train system. AFP PHOTO / BEN STANSALL (Photo credit should read BEN STANSALL/AFP/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)

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Commuters queue for buses outside London Victoria Station on February 5, 2014, on the first day of a strike by London Underground workers. Workers on London's Underground train system kicked off a 48-hour strike at 9:00 pm (2100 GMT) on Tuesday, threatening chaos for commuters on Wednesday and Thursday. AFP PHOTO / ANDREW COWIE (Photo credit should read ANDREW COWIE/AFP/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)

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Commuters queue for buses outside London Victoria Station on February 5, 2014, on the first day of a strike by London Underground workers. Workers on London's Underground train system kicked off a 48-hour strike at 9:00 pm (2100 GMT) on Tuesday, threatening chaos for commuters on Wednesday and Thursday. AFP PHOTO / ANDREW COWIE (Photo credit should read ANDREW COWIE/AFP/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)

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Commuters walk over London Bridge during rush hour in central London, on February 6, 2014, on the second day of a strike by London Underground workers. Millions of commuters in London faced delays and disruption on Wednesday and Thursday after Tube staff went on strike over plans to close ticket offices on the subway train system. AFP PHOTO / BEN STANSALL (Photo credit should read BEN STANSALL/AFP/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)

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Passengers wait outside London Bridge underground station in central London, on the first day of a 48 hour strike by tube workers on the London Underground over ticket office closures. (credit:PA)

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Commuters at Stratford Underground, Overground and DLR Station in east London, on the first day of a 48 hour strike by tube workers on the London Underground over ticket office closures. (credit:PA)

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A closed London Bridge underground station in central London, before partially opening on the first day of a 48 hour strike by tube workers on the London Underground over ticket office closures. (credit:PA)

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Passengers outside London Bridge underground station in central London, on the first day of a 48 hour strike by tube workers on the London Underground over ticket office closures. (credit:PA)

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A closed London Bridge underground station in central London, before partially opening on the first day of a 48 hour strike by tube workers on the London Underground over ticket office closures. (credit:PA)

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Passengers wait outside London Bridge underground station in central London, on the first day of a 48 hour strike by tube workers on the London Underground over ticket office closures. (credit:PA)

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Passengers wait outside London Bridge underground station in central London, on the first day of a 48 hour strike by tube workers on the London Underground over ticket office closures. (credit:PA)

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Passengers wait outside London Bridge underground station in central London, on the first day of a 48 hour strike by tube workers on the London Underground over ticket office closures. (credit:PA)

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Commuters at Hyde Park Corner on the first day of a 48 hour strike by tube workers on the London Underground over ticket office closures. (credit:PA)

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Commuters at Hyde Park Corner on the first day of a 48 hour strike by tube workers on the London Underground over ticket office closures. (credit:PA)

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An empty Victoria line underground train on the first full day of the 48 hour strike by tube workers on the London Underground over ticket office closures. (credit:PA)

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Passengers wait outside London Bridge underground station in central London, on the first day of a 48 hour strike by tube workers on the London Underground over ticket office closures. (credit:PA)

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Commuters at Hyde Park Corner on the first day of a 48 hour strike by tube workers on the London Underground over ticket office closures. (credit:PA)

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A commuter walks past a sign at Earls Court tube station, west London, on the first day of a 48 hour strike by tube workers on the London Underground over ticket office closures. (credit:PA)

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Crowds wait for buses outside Victoria station on the first day of a 48 hour strike by tube workers on the London Underground over ticket office closures. (credit:PA)

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Crowds wait for buses outside Victoria station on the first day of a 48 hour strike by tube workers on the London Underground over ticket office closures. (credit:PA)

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Commuters at Stratford Underground, Overground and DLR Station in east London, on the first day of a 48 hour strike by tube workers on the London Underground over ticket office closures. (credit:PA)

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Commuters at Stratford Underground, Overground and DLR Station in east London, on the first day of a 48 hour strike by tube workers on the London Underground over ticket office closures. (credit:PA)

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Commuters at Stratford Underground, Overground and DLR Station in east London, on the first day of a 48 hour strike by tube workers on the London Underground over ticket office closures. (credit:PA)

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Commuters at Stratford Underground, Overground and DLR Station in east London, on the first day of a 48 hour strike by tube workers on the London Underground over ticket office closures. (credit:PA)

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Commuters at Stratford Underground, Overground and DLR Station in east London, on the first day of a 48 hour strike by tube workers on the London Underground over ticket office closures. (credit:PA)

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Commuters at Stratford Underground, Overground and DLR Station in east London, on the first day of a 48 hour strike by tube workers on the London Underground over ticket office closures. (credit:PA)

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Commuters at Stratford Underground, Overground and DLR Station in east London, on the first day of a 48 hour strike by tube workers on the London Underground over ticket office closures. (credit:PA)

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Commuters at Stratford Underground, Overground and DLR Station in east London, on the first day of a 48 hour strike by tube workers on the London Underground over ticket office closures. (credit:PA)

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Commuters at Stratford Underground, Overground and DLR Station in east London, on the first day of a 48 hour strike by tube workers on the London Underground over ticket office closures. (credit:PA)

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Commuters at Stratford Underground, Overground and DLR Station in east London, on the first day of a 48 hour strike by tube workers on the London Underground over ticket office closures. (credit:PA)

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People walk past an electronic sign at Southwark underground station, in central London, giving notice of the start of 48 hours of industrial action by RMT union members affecting the London Underground in a row over ticket office closures. (credit:PA)

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An electronic sign at Southwark underground station, in central London, giving notice of the start of 48 hours of industrial action by RMT union members affecting the London Underground in a row over ticket office closures. (credit:PA)

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A member of staff closes shutters at Southwark underground station, in central London, at the start of 48 hours of industrial action by RMT union members affecting the London Underground in a row over ticket office closures. (credit:PA)

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A member of staff closes shutters at Southwark underground station, in central London, at the start of 48 hours of industrial action by RMT union members affecting the London Underground in a row over ticket office closures. (credit:PA)

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A passenger at Tower Hill station, in central London, passes a sign giving notice of the start of 48 hours of industrial action by RMT union members affecting the London Underground in a row over ticket office closures. (credit:PA)

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