London Underground jobs could be cut, says RMT

Date: 25/2/2010

The Rail, Maritime and Transport (RMT) union has claimed hundreds of jobs could be cut at London Underground.

The transport union claims to have seen an internal report from London Underground, detailing plans to cut staff levels on the transport service.

A total of 70 jobs could go, the union states the report called Minimum Staffing Levels proposes.

RMT also claimed a total of 70 out of 116 stations would see reduced staffing levels with a minimum level of just two staff, under the plans.

It added that the minimum levels were introduced following the King's Cross fire in 1987 when 31 died.

However, Transport for London has denied the proposals.

A spokesperson commented: "This is yet more scaremongering by the RMT's leadership. We have no plans to reduce staffing below safe levels.

"We have consistently made clear our commitment to keep all of our stations staffed throughout the day and stations will always be staffed to ensure passenger safety and the highest standards of customer service."

Meanwhile, the RMT is due to hold a ballot tomorrow (February 25th) for national industrial action involving rail maintenance workers across the country. The ballot is over the threat of redundancies.