Extra bus and other services will be rolled out Friday to Sunday but shutdown expected to strain capacity of replacement transport
The government and rail unions have for months been negotiating over pay and conditions for about 14,000 train workers, with the RTBU demanding a 32% pay rise over four years.The government and rail unions have for months been negotiating over pay and conditions for about 14,000 train workers, with the RTBU demanding a 32% pay rise over four years.
Haylen is hoping the concession will give the union and the government more time to come to an agreement before the weekend. After knocking back a proposal for 24-hour weekend trains, Haylen said the onus was on the union to drop its work bans.
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