Sydney rail union dispute could go into 2023 under ‘worst-case scenario’, NSW transport minister says

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David Elliott hopes a deal is brokered next week, but warns of up to six months of further train delays if it isn’t

transport minister, David Elliott, has warned that industrial action that has crippled Sydney’s rail network could continue for another six months under a “worst-case scenario”.

“I’m not committing to the timeframe my predecessor offered up because [from] where I stand right now that might not be realistic.Amid months of industrial strife which has seen Sydney’s rail network beset by delays and cancelled services, Elliott also struck a hopeful tone on Friday. “We will be having some further intense negotiations related to [the enterprise agreement] next week and I’m hoping Alex Claassens and I can sit down and thrash out any outstanding matters,” he told the hearing.

The union has so far refused to cancel industrial action, saying it would consider the deed before making any commitments.

 

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they should fine the union $1mil/day for rolling strikes to belt them to wake them up from bloody minded selfishness Minn n Albo are staying clear

450 job loss. That's a lot of jobs.

The Battle of Mediocre Men.

Then bargain in good faith and stop changing ministers, that’s a start.

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