London Underground drivers who are members of the Aslef union are set to go on strike in April and May.
The train drivers’ union said members would walk out for 24 hours on 8 April and 4 May after 98% of its drivers voted in favour of action. The union added there was a 70% ballot turnout.
Finn Brennan, of Aslef, said the action was part of a “long-running dispute” and the union was “ready to talk”.
Transport for London (TfL) was contacted for comment.
Mr Brennan said: “Despite a previous commitment to withdraw plans for massive changes to drivers’ working conditions, London Underground management has established a full-time team of managers preparing to impose their plans.
“They want drivers to work longer shifts, spending up to 25% more time in the cab, and to remove all current working agreements.
“It’s about getting people to work harder and longer for less.
“Aslef are, as always, ready to talk, but we want to see real action from management – not easily broken promises.”
The announcement follows a one-day strike in March last year, the union said.
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