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London Subway Workers Set to Strike Tomorrow

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(Newser) – After failing to reach an agreement with management, London Underground workers will go on a two-day strike starting tomorrow evening, Reuters reports. The dispute over worker safety could affect millions of commuters and tourists. London transportation authorities say they will add extra buses and ferries to accommodate the disruption.

A mid-century London Underground map.
A mid-century London Underground map.   (AP Photo)
A train comes into an underground station in London.
A train comes into an underground station in London.   (AP Photo)
A London underground sign is seen outside Westminster station by the Palace of Westminster in London.
A London underground sign is seen outside Westminster station by the Palace of Westminster in London.   (AP Photo)
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SPH
Jun 8, 09 9:13 PM CDT
Go Workers...... Reply
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pilotman
Jun 9, 09 1:09 AM CDT
grow the hell up and do your jobs... people need to get to work, your hurting the economy and disrupting lives. You need to stop asking for so much... is it that hard to take the trash out and check tickets? i mean do you even deserve the pay and benefits you currently get? Reply
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Robert_Dada
Jun 9, 09 10:47 AM CDT
If management would properly address their safety concerns, there would be no need for a strike. But management is never to blame for anything are they pilotman?
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