In a dispute over pay and conditions, the Rail, Maritime and Transport Union (RMT) said its members on the Tube will take industrial action at different times from September 5.
The union claimed management had refused to engage seriously with its demands on pay, fatigue management, shift patterns and a reduction in the working week.
A separate dispute will also see RMT members on London’s Docklands Light Railway (DLR) strike from September 7.
🚨Tube union RMT, today announced rolling strike action across the network beginning on Friday 5th September for seven days, with different grades taking industrial action at differing times. 🚇
Full press release ⬇️ https://t.co/prLljDr4uM
— RMT (@RMTunion) August 21, 2025
So you’re prepared for the strikes and aren’t caught out by any sudden changes, we’ve got the full list of dates for the Tube strikes you need to know.
When are the Tube strikes taking place in September?
The full list of London Underground strike action taking place next month, according to RMT, is as follows:
- Ruslip Depot Operational Managers (separate to main dispute) to strike from 6pm on Friday, September 5 to 5.59pm on Saturday, September 6 over pay parity.
- Track Access Controllers, London Underground Control Centre, Power/Control and ERU members will strike between 12.01am and 11.59pm on Sunday, September 7.
- All Fleet (Except Engineering Vehicles Operations and Maintenance (formerly known as transplant) and ERU), Engineering, Stations and Trains members will strike between 12.01am and 11.59pm on Monday, September 8.
- Signallers, Service Control and ERU members will strike between 12.01am and 11.59pm on Tuesday, September 9.
- All Fleet (Except Engineering Vehicles Operations and Maintenance (formerly known as transplant) and ERU), Engineering, Stations and Trains members will strike between 12.01am and 11.59pm on Wednesday, September 10.
- Signallers and Service Control members will strike between 12.01am and 11.59pm on Thursday, September 11.
Why are the Tube strikes in September taking place?
Discussing the Tube strikes, RMT general secretary Eddie Dempsey said: “Our members are doing a fantastic job to keep our capital moving and work strenuous shift patterns to make sure Londoners get to their destinations around the clock.
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“They are not after a King’s ransom, but fatigue and extreme shift rotations are serious issues impacting on our members’ health and wellbeing – all of which have not been adequately addressed for years by LU management.
“Coupled with the fact there are outstanding issues around staff travel arrangements, an atmosphere of distrust has been created, where our members feel like no-one is listening to them.
“RMT will continue to engage LU management with a view to seeking a revised offer in order to reach a negotiated settlement.”
