Strike forces closure of Sydney light rail network, commuters urged to find alternative transport

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Transport for NSW is urging people to find alternative transport and allow for extra travel time through today.

Sydney commuters are being warned to expect disruptions today, with a 24-hour strike on the city's three light rail networks under way.

The action is being taken by the Rail, Tram and Bus Union  which is calling on network operator Transdev to provide a 23 per cent pay rise over four years and five extra sick days for workers.US President Joe Biden's son, Hunter Biden, convicted of all three felonies in federal gun trialRTBU New South Wales tram and bus division secretary David Babineau said its members rejected an improved offer last week.

Transport for NSW said it had organised a limited number of bus services to help school students most affected by the light rail strike. The school communities of Sydney Boys and Sydney Girls High will have additional bus services to help get them to and from school.Commuters are being urged by Transport for NSW to find alternative transport and allow for extra travel time.

Source: Holiday News (holidaynews.net)

 

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