Hundreds of Tube workers in fresh strike ballot

Ballot: Tube workers may strike over the plans
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Tom Marshall13 April 2016

London Underground workers are threatening strike action in a row over a major housing project which may see a Tube depot demolished.

The Rail, Maritime and Transport union says more than 400 maintenance engineers have been “caught in the crossfire” of plans for a major regeneration of Earls Court.

They say the scheme would see the Tube depot in Lillie Road demolished, along with the Earls Court Exhibition Centre, as part of a plan to build new homes, although Transport for London said "no decision has been made" on the facility's future.

Union members are to be balloted for strike action over the impact on jobs and working conditions.

RMT general secretary Mick Cash said: “The livelihoods and jobs of all RMT members at Lillie Road is under severe threat.

“The bulldozing through of these plans is at the clear expense of local tenants, residents and the jobs of RMT members affected by the accompanying demolition of Lillie Bridge depot.”

Steve Griffiths, London Underground’s chief operating ffficer, said: “As part of the next phase of the Earls Court redevelopment, we are currently exploring options for the Lillie Bridge depot, and no decision has been made.

“Any decisions regarding the depot will be undertaken in close consultation with staff and trade unions. Talks are planned with the RMT union to resolve this issue.”

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