ACAS talks get underway as 10,000 Tube staff prepare to strike from Monday to defend jobs and safety

Talks at conciliation service ACAS got underway today as 10,000 members of London Underground's two biggest unions begin final preparations for a rolling series of strikes starting on Monday September 6 against plans to axe 800 station and other staff and close ticket-offices. RMT said this morning that there can be no compromise on tube safety and safe staffing levels.