Members of the Rail Maritime Transport Workers Union (RMT) are going to vote on whether to strike (Picture: Getty)

London Underground (LU) workers will vote on whether to take industrial action over pay.

The Rail, Maritime and Transport (RMT) union confirmed it had failed to reach an agreement with authorities after a ninth round of talks.

It was unhappy with a ‘derisory improvement’ of 0.1% on pay and accused LU of using delaying tactics.

General secretary Mick Cash said: ‘RMT is angry and frustrated at what we can only describe as a shambolic approach to these crucial pay talks.


‘LU might not be taking this situation seriously but we certainly are and we will be finalising our plans for a ballot.



‘We have no idea who is pulling the strings but if those directing operations think that they can kick the can down the road on Tube workers’ pay then they should think again.’

A Transport for London spokesman confirmed an offer had been made.

He added: ‘Following discussions at Acas, we have made an improved offer that guarantees an above-inflation pay rise for two years.

‘We look forward to continuing to work with the unions to reach an agreement and we remain available for further discussions.’

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