Tube strikes begin, threatening Wimbledon

Source: http://www.guardian.co.uk/uk/2011/jun/20/tube-strikes-begin-threaten-wimbledon

Summary

Tube strikes are planned by the members of Rail, Maritime and Transport (RMT), who are calling for Arwin Thomas, a driver who is currently awaiting the verdict of an employment tribunal on his claim of injust dismissal. On Sunday there had already been several hours of inactivity in the London Tubes and further strikes have been planned, which would possibly endanger the Wimbledon goers. The London Underground managing director is trying to convince the RMT members to wait for the verdict of the tribunal before continuing their strike actions.

Response

First and foremost I think it is unacceptable to do anything that would endanger the turn-out at Wimbledon. I also find it understandable that the RTM members are planning on going ahead with their strikes. They possibly want to put some pressure on the tribunal by showing they mean business with these strikes. I do not know the details on what inspired Arwin Thomas’ dismissal so I cannot incorporate that in my response. This whole strike situation does make me wonder though how often the London public transportation workers go on strike, I have been told to believe it happens often.

P.S. Don’t mess with Wimbledon ever.