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Sydney train strike: chaotic shutdown averted after 11th-hour crisis talks with union

NSW government caves to rail union demands to prevent workers striking

The Guardian - AU

What you need to know about Sydney’s train shutdown

Due to a wage dispute, train services won’t run from early on Friday until Sunday morning – but disruptions could extend through Sunday. And what about the Metro line?

The Guardian - AU

Sydney’s train strikes are Labor’s fault for abolishing wage caps, says former Liberal minister

Andrew Constance said the abolition of NSW’s public sector wage cap has been a ‘disaster’, and urged the train union to sit at the negotiating table.

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Sydney trains to run 24 hours a day this weekend as government caves to union demand while warning of delays

Commuters can access round-the-clock trains from Thursday but light rail services will be limited on Friday and Saturday due to industrial action

The Guardian - AU

Government caves to worker calls for 24-hour trains

A train strike that could have brought Sydney to a standstill has been avoided after the government agreed to run 24-hour services.

AAP

All aboard for free fares but train delays still likely

Trains will be free over the weekend for a bumper events schedule but some services could still face disruptions.

AAP

Sydney train delays and shutdown of T3 line possible if NSW fails to reach agreement with transport union

RTBU says it will call off this week’s industrial action if government agrees to offer 50c fares to public transport users

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Threat of further strikes looms over stalled light rail

Commuters will continue to endure interruptions in Sydney as rail union members consider extending a 24-hour tram stoppage during pay negotiations.

AAP

Train drivers to strike as pay talks go off the rails

Commuters are being warned of significant disruptions when Adelaide train drivers strike in search of a better pay deal from private operator Keolis Downer.

AAP

Truckie faces magistrate after fatal train derailment

A truck driver who allegedly caused a crash that killed two train drivers has been released on bail after appearing in a South Australian court.

AAP

Eraring coal stocks secure, despite Pacific National strike

The union has claimed they're not asking for much, but Pacific National has hit back.

Newcastle Herald

New executive at Hunter Workers

Ms Holmes is the fourth female president of Hunter Workers.

Newcastle Herald

Rail union threatens strikes across Melbourne train network during busy September period

Daniel Andrews urges ‘good faith’ negotiations as industrial action could coincide with AFL finals and the Royal Melbourne Show

The Guardian - AU

QUBE denies 'lockout' as Rail, Tram and Bus Union members go on strike

'It's a lever that sometimes we have to pull to try and get a bargain done.'

Newcastle Herald

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AUKUS: Labor goes to war — against itself

Anthony Albanese’s commitment to the deal is driven by demands of the foreign policy elite, and the endless factional war with Bill Shorten.

ABC News

Queensland transport department to spend $60.7 million to improve bus, train safety

More safety barriers between passengers and bus drivers will be installed and additional network officers will begin patrolling public transport services.

ABC News

NSW government, rail union sign a deal paving way for end to rail strikes

After a mammoth seven-hour meeting, the government agrees to a union demand which will see the New Intercity Fleet undergo about $300 million in repairs.

Newcastle Herald

Rail union says Pacific National has locked them out of coal trains 'indefinitely'

The Rail, Tram and Bus Union says the biggest rail freight company in the NSW coal industry, Pacific National, has "locked out a major section of its workforce" from midnight last night.

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Sydney Will Score Free Train Rides Next Week ‘Cos Of The Govt Union Drama So Choo Fkn Choo

Dom Perrottet agreed to fare-free travel to prevent industrial action.

ABC News

NSW Premier agrees to five days free rail travel next week to stave off industrial action

Another week of industrial action on Sydney trains has been avoided, with the premier agreeing to support a demand by the state's rail union.

The Guardian - AU

Federal industrial relations minister Tony Burke blasts NSW government over train dispute

State ministers accused of ‘political games’ after asking Canberra to intervene to stop industrial action

AAP

NSW rail union to wait months for court

The fight between the NSW government and the rail union is no closer to being resolved with a months-long wait anticipated before the case returns to court.

AAP

Court stalls Sydney Trains' union action

The rail union has again been left in limbo after a judge refused to swiftly rule on whether a plan to turn off Opal card readers at Sydney stations was legal.

AAP

Court not 'adviser' in Sydney Trains spat

A judge won't be "a mere adviser" in an industrial spat between the rail union and Sydney Trains given that Opal card readers won't be turned off this week.

ABC News

Rail union halts plan to turn off Opal card readers after NSW government court action

Rail union secretary Alex Claassens says the NSW government's court action to stop a planned switch-off of card readers amounts to a "vicious" attack on workers.

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