TfL investigates worker filmed handing out pro-Palestine sticker at station barriers
A London Underground worker was filmed handing a commuter a pro-Palestine sticker at station ticket barriers, after the commuter said he had heard her shout “Free Palestine”. Transport for London said it would investigate the circumstances, as its rules prohibit staff from political activity and distributing political material while on duty.
The sticker featured the Palestinian Authority flag alongside the RMT union logo and the words “Solidarity with the people of Palestine”. The RMT represents more than 80,000 UK workers and supports the Palestine Solidarity Campaign. The article also recalls previous incidents involving Tube staff and pro-Palestine demonstrations, including a driver suspended after leading a chant on a train.
- TfL is investigating a worker filmed handing out pro-Palestine stickers.
- The sticker carried the RMT logo and a solidarity message.
- TfL rules prohibit political activity while staff are on duty.
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Transport for London operates London's Underground, buses and other public transport services. Most large employers, including TfL, have rules that prevent staff from engaging in political activities or distributing political material whilst on duty.
A London Underground worker was filmed handing a commuter a pro-Palestine sticker at station ticket barriers. The sticker featured the Palestinian Authority flag alongside the logo of the RMT union, which represents over 80,000 UK transport and rail workers and has publicly supported the Palestine Solidarity Campaign.
This incident reflects an ongoing tension involving Tube workers and pro-Palestine activism. Similar incidents have occurred previously, including a driver who was suspended after leading a chant on a train, highlighting the friction between workers' personal political views and workplace conduct expectations.
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Originally published by Daily Mail as “TFL employee ‘shouts out free Palestine’ by ticket barriers – before handing out flag stickers”.