The Federal Court ruling allows the Rail, Tram & Bus Union (RTBU) to resume industrial action, potentially causing disruptions to Sydney's rail network. While trains operated normally on Thursday, the union's demands, including 24-hour rostering, have sparked controversy.
We’re wrapping up this afternoon’s live coverage as Sydney nervously awaits rail disruptions after a decision by the Federal Court cleared the way for industrial action by the Rail, Tram & Bus Union (RTBU) to resume. Here’s a summary of what we know so far:The court decision effectively brought forward industrial action planned by the RTBU and five other unions, which was originally set to begin on December 28.
The NSW Transport Minister Jo Haylen hit out at union demands, including 24-hour rostering, saying Sydney’s rail network is “not a toy train set”. She told media the government has lodged an application with the Fair Work Commission in a bid to stop the industrial action, which will be heard on Tuesday. The Rail Tram and Bus Union has so far refrained from enacting a ban on members performing any work if trains do not run 24 hours on Thursday, Friday and Saturday nights, which would result in a sudden shutdown of the rail system.Opposition Leader Mark Speakman called on the premier to “sit down with these bastards” and resolve the dispute, saying the RTBU had shown “complete contempt” for the public.Trains were unaffected by industrial action as of Thursday afternoon. Sydney Trains chief executive Matt Longland said the network is planning for a normal timetable on Friday.Thank you for joining us this afternoon. We’ll keep you posted with updates about the industrial action over the coming days
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