The Rail, Tram and Bus Union (RTBU) in New South Wales plans to implement new work bans, escalating disruptions to Sydney's train network. These bans, set to coincide with ongoing 'go-slow' action, stem from a dispute with the NSW government over a new enterprise bargaining agreement and the handling of recent train disruptions.
The Rail, Tram and Bus Union (RTBU) in New South Wales has announced plans to implement new work bans that will further disrupt Sydney's train network. The union plans to inform the NSW government of these new bans on Friday, intending them to coincide with already scheduled 'go-slow' action set to begin next week.
RTBU NSW Secretary Toby Warnes characterized this move as an 'escalation' in industrial action, stating that the union remains locked in a dispute with the government over a new enterprise bargaining agreement. The planned work bans are designed to 'build' on the existing industrial action, with the union considering various ways to disrupt train operations.Warnes explained that actions like a cleaner not properly cleaning a train could have a ripple effect, potentially preventing a train from being used the following day. This escalation comes amidst a broader standoff between the RTBU and the NSW government over a pay dispute and the handling of last month's train disruptions. The government has offered a fare-free day as compensation for passengers affected by the disruptions, but has refused to grant fare refunds. In response, the combined rail unions have announced two weeks of industrial action, starting on Wednesday, February 12, which involves trains travelling 23 kilometers per hour under the speed limit.The RTBU has stated that they will suspend the 'go-slow' action if the government agrees to refund fares for a week in January when the train network faced crippling disruptions due to previous work bans. Premier Chris Minns maintains that the government will not offer fare refunds, emphasizing that the 'go-slow' action will have minimal impact on commuters. However, the government will closely monitor the RTBU's plans to ensure they do not violate undertakings made to the Fair Work Commission last month. Warnes assures that the union is taking these commitments seriously and the new work bans will not breach the agreement
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