Members of the Rail, Maritime and Transport union (RMT) had previously voted to take industrial action over a below-inflation pay increase of 5%.
The union said “positive discussions” meant further talks could take place.
The union said “positive discussions” meant further talks could take place.
However, sources have told BBC London more money was now on the table and pay talks would be reopened.
The RMT’s general secretary Mick Lynch said: “Following further positive discussions today, the negotiations on a pay deal for our London Underground members can now take place on an improved basis and mandate with significant further funding for a settlement being made available.”
He described it as a “significantly improved funding position” which meant scheduled strike action would be suspended “with immediate effect”.
“We look forward to getting in to urgent negotiations with TfL in order to develop a suitable agreement and resolution to the dispute,” he added.
London Mayor Sadiq Khan said he was “delighted” the strikes had been called off.
The union said “positive discussions” meant further talks could take place.
Members of the Rail, Maritime and Transport union (RMT) had previously voted to take industrial action over a below-inflation pay increase of 5%.
However, sources have told BBC London more money was now on the table and pay talks would be reopened.
The union said “positive discussions” meant further talks could take place.
The union said “positive discussions” meant further talks could take place.
However, sources have told BBC London more money was now on the table and pay talks would be reopened.
The RMT’s general secretary Mick Lynch said: “Following further positive discussions today, the negotiations on a pay deal for our London Underground members can now take place on an improved basis and mandate with significant further funding for a settlement being made available.”
He described it as a “significantly improved funding position” which meant scheduled strike action would be suspended “with immediate effect”.
“We look forward to getting in to urgent negotiations with TfL in order to develop a suitable agreement and resolution to the dispute,” he added.
London Mayor Sadiq Khan said he was “delighted” the strikes had been called off.
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