Officials from the Tube network have presented a salary proposal to transport trade unions as discussions to prevent another strike progress.

The proposed three-year agreement includes a 3.4% salary increase for the first year, followed by pay adjustments tied to the Retail Prices Index (RPI) for the subsequent two years.

RPI is a key inflation indicator that reflects the average changes in costs for a range of goods and services typically purchased by households in the UK.

This proposal was discussed in a meeting on Monday with the RMT, whose members engaged in strikes earlier this month, along with other unions such as Aslef, Unite, and the TSSA.

Following five days of Tube strikes in September that severely impacted London commuters, the RMT expressed its desire for “moves towards” reducing the workweek to 32 hours, which would entail a three-hour decrease.

Eddie Dempsey, general secretary of the RMT, stated that the latest proposal “will be tabled for review by the national executive committee and will be discussed with the membership.”

He further remarked, “The union is still in a dispute with London Underground, contingent upon the democratic decisions of our members.”

Transport for London (TfL) has indicated that even a 30-minute reduction in work hours would incur an annual cost of £30 million.

According to TfL, reducing the workweek to 32 hours could exceed £200 million, a sum that would hinder future investments in the system.

For another strike to occur, union members would need to approve it through a formal ballot.

In the case of a strike, the union must notify TfL at least 14 days prior to the start of the industrial action, unless an agreement for a reduced notification period of seven days is reached between the union and the employer.

The RMT has highlighted concerns regarding burnout and demanding shift patterns, which they believe significantly impact the health and well-being of their members.