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NSW government seeking orders to block planned industrial action on rail network

Dominic Perrottet says action filed against union in bid to stop planned industrial activity this week

The Guardian - AU · Jul 4, 2022

NSW train fight heads to industrial umpire

The stoush between the NSW rail union and the government is headed for the Fair Work Commission as the union commits to a second week of industrial action.

AAP · Jul 4, 2022

'Messy day' ahead for NSW train network as union fight rolls on

NSW train drivers are pushing ahead with industrial action after the government "backtracked" on a $264 million offer to address safety issues.

Newcastle Herald · Jun 30, 2022

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No deal between rail union, NSW government

Sydney commuters can expect more travel chaos next week after the NSW government and rail unions failed to reach an agreement over safety concerns.

AAP · Jun 30, 2022

Rail union's industrial action to go ahead as planned today as talks end without a deal

Trains will be running on a weekend timetable today, with up to 70 per cent of services cancelled as the rail union presses ahead with its industrial action.

ABC News · Jun 30, 2022

Sydney commuters caught out by industrial action and delays could extend into Friday

Sydney and regional city commuters are again facing disruptions to train services despite the NSW government agreeing to the rail union's major demands on Wednesday.

ABC News · Jun 30, 2022

Striking teachers march to NSW parliament

Striking NSW public and private school teachers have marched in Sydney, united in their call for "More than Thanks" as they campaign for better pay.

AAP · Jun 29, 2022

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NSW government backflips on union demands in a bid to end train dispute

Transport minister David Elliott says government will agree to changes worth about $260m to intercity fleet

The Guardian - AU · Jun 29, 2022

Healthcare workers threaten more industrial action after turning down 3pc pay rise offer

Nurses and midwives in NSW reject the state government's offer of a 3 per cent pay rise and will consider further industrial action.

ABC News · Jun 28, 2022

Sydney’s week of disruptions: who’s on strike, what do they want and what are the impacts?

Rail workers, teachers and healthcare workers are undertaking industrial action

The Guardian - AU · Jun 27, 2022

NSW rail union continues industrial action

NSW members of the Rail, Tram and Bus Union will continue long-running industrial action next week.

AAP · Jun 24, 2022

NSW's new trains a 'disaster': Union

The NSW finance minister has cancelled talks with the RTBU, after the rail union dug in its heels over transport safety concerns with a new fleet of trains.

AAP · May 13, 2022

NSW minister accused of trying to ‘blow up’ negotiations with rail union

Damien Tudehope says government drew ‘line in the sand’ over new trains after weeks of negotiations

The Guardian - AU · May 12, 2022

NSW govt, rail union talks break down

Negotiations between the NSW government and rail unions have broken down as the finance minister warns the unions against engaging in "industrial chaos".

AAP · May 12, 2022

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The Guardian - AU · Mar 15, 2022

‘Industrial bastardy’: David Elliott offers free travel on Sydney trains as union threatens action

RTBU secretary says union will take industrial action if government does not provide free fares ‘as a way of saying sorry’

The Guardian - AU · Feb 21, 2022

Union calls on PM to apologise for strike comments; 34 Covid deaths recorded – as it happened

NSW government drops case against rail workers’ union; Australia closes embassy in Lviv, Ukraine. This blog is now closed

ABC News · Feb 21, 2022

Reduced train services resume across Sydney this morning

Trains started running from 5am but commuters are being warned to expect delays and find alternative transport options where possible.

ABC News · Feb 21, 2022

How Sydney's train shutdown unfolded over a weekend of court hearings, and what happens next

The union and the NSW government are blaming each other for today's state-wide passenger train shutdown — this is what you need to know about the conflict.

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The Guardian - AU · Feb 20, 2022

‘They did an Alan Joyce on us’: how the Sydney rail dispute escalated

Sydney’s train network will resume with limited services on Tuesday after a Fair Work Commission hearing was adjourned with no resolution

The Guardian - AU · Feb 20, 2022

Perrottet urged to work with union over NSW train dispute – as it happened

This blog is now closed

ABC News · Feb 20, 2022

NSW train chaos could continue tomorrow, commuters warned to 'avoid rail travel'

NSW's passenger train shutdown could continue into tomorrow, with unions and the state government still at loggerheads and commuters being warned to avoid rail travel.

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