Industrial relations
Ceasefire in rail pay dispute saves Sydney’s New Year’s Eve
Transport Minister Jo Haylen said Christmas, New Year’s Eve and the Sydney Test match were now “safe” from disruption.
- by Matt O'Sullivan
Latest
Health Workers Union thrown into administration amid Asmar probe
The Federal Court appointed former National Union of Workers general secretary Charlie Donnelly as interim administrator.
- by William Ton and Kaitlyn Offer
Updated
Public transport
Rail union suddenly drops major work bans ahead of NYE fireworks
The state’s main rail union dropped the work bans late on Monday, less than 18 hours before a critical hearing into the dispute.
- by Matt O'Sullivan and Anthony Segaert
Kids store fined $5 million for exploiting workers
Blue Sky Kids Land promised “exceptional care” to its tiny customers and their parents. But the clothing retailer also systematically exploited its workers.
- by Eryk Bagshaw
Updated
Public transport
Police commissioner warns rail chaos could trigger NYE fireworks cancellation
The government is seeking a legal intervention because of fears that train disruptions risk leading to deadly crowd crushes.
- by Matt O'Sullivan, Michael McGowan and Jessica McSweeney
Analysis
Public transport
Sydney’s rail network hangs in balance ahead of ultimate showdown
The high-stakes brinkmanship between the state Labor government and powerful rail unions has been leading to this moment for months.
- by Matt O'Sullivan
‘Not a toy train set’: Transport minister says no level of industrial action tolerable on NYE
The state Labor government has responded by saying it will apply to Fair Work for industrial action to be suspended on the grounds of economic harm.
- by Matt O'Sullivan
Sydney trains industrial action as it happened: NSW government to lodge bid to stop RTBU action; Haylen says impact to New Years Eve ‘intolerable’
The RTBU has won the right to resume industrial action across Sydney’s train network. Follow here for live updates.
- by Penry Buckley
Christmas strikes to roil Australian ports as CFMEU ‘plays Grinch’
Bulk goods such as building supplies, fertiliser and grains will be held up as the Maritime Union calls rolling strikes at several ports around the country.
- by Nick Bonyhady
Qantas to pay $120m in compensation to illegally sacked workers
A fund will be established in early 2025 and compensation will be paid directly to the former employees.
- by Dominic Powell
Updated
Public transport
Industrial action could halve train services on New Year’s Eve, union says
Unions have notified of a range of work bans and other actions by their members on Sydney’s rail network from December 28.
- by Matt O'Sullivan
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