Court approves 48-hour Tube strike

A High Court ruling has backed a strike by Tube workers
12 April 2012

A 48-hour strike by London Underground maintenance workers will go ahead after the High Court refused to grant an injunction preventing the stoppage.

Tube Lines had challenged the legality of the ballot carried out by the Rail Maritime and Transport union.

The walkout over pay, jobs and conditions is due to start at 7pm on Wednesday.

Mr Justice Tugendhat, sitting in London, said he had reached a "clear view" that he should not grant an injunction but gave no immediate reasons for his decision.

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