London, Yiannis Haniotakis

A five -day strike began on Sunday in the London subway, threatening to paralyze the British capital for most of the week. Employees complain about the fees and working conditions their.

The Transport for London has warned that from Monday to Thursday they are expected “Little to no routes»Throughout the underground network and services were limited on Sunday.

Members of the National Transport Railway, Navy and Transport Workers’ Association (RMT) announced their plans for rolling strikes last month, citing fatigue, “extreme working hours » and issues concerning the fees their.

“The strikes come after the administration’s refusal to take seriously in discussions on the demands of the union on wages, fatigue management, extreme hours and reduction of the weekly work week, as well as the default of previous agreements made by staff.”the club said in a statement.

For her part, Transport for London said that “Make every effort to resolve the dispute” And he called on the union to suspend the strike, stressing that it offers a wage increase of 3.4% to all subway officials.

The club, however, in a statement on Sunday, pointed out that the main point of disagreement in talks remains his request for Reduce working hours of members of. Both sides have said they remain open in negotiations.

Other transport services in the city, including the Elizabeth line, London Overground and buses will operate, but warning has been issued that there may be modifications to their routes or delays.

Strike It is also expected to hit the operation of Doclca’s light rail (DLR), in east and southeastern London, Tuesday and Thursday.

Her Friday; will not take place on the subway before 8ambut the services are expected to return to normal on all lines later on the morning of the same day.