What you said about Brisbane bus driver wearing MAGA cap as part of union battle

A Brisbane bus driver’s decision to wear a MAGA cap as part of ongoing union protests has ignited a war of words over the action. HAVE YOUR SAY

Brisbane City Council has a union fight on its hands. Picture: Liam Kidston

A Brisbane bus driver’s decision to wear a MAGA cap as part of ongoing union protests has ignited a war of words over the action.

As more than 200 union members chose to forgo their uniforms as part of ongoing industrial action, a photo of a Brisbane bus driver wearing a red “Make America Great Again” cap has been shared to social media.

That sparked commenters to question whether it was appropriate to wear “politically associated clothing” while on the job.

“While they are driving, they are representing BCC. They would have a dress code that would ban them from wearing politically associated clothing. Definitely report him,” one commenter said.

A Brisbane Bus driver has been seen wearing a trump hat. Picture: supplied

It came as council union members on January 30 undertook 30 days of protected industrial action and put a “ban” on wearing bus driver uniforms, or have been wearing non-uniform accessories.

Brisbane City Civic cabinet chair for Transport Ryan Murphy said some unionised bus drivers were not wearing uniforms to work as part of protected industrial action.

The MAGA cap controversy sparked readers into fierce debate, with many backing the protest.

Others, though, slammed the driver’s action, while some said it remain a non-issue.

In an online poll more than half of all readers said they would still catch the bus despite the driver’s hat, while about 24 per cent claimed they “don’t care”.

See what you had to say below and join the conversation >>>

WHAT YOU SAID

Not a problem

Peter Holmes

Better he wear a hat with a very positive message such as Make America Great again, the one of the tens of thousands in NZ a few years ago with Make Ardern Go Away. They worked, so good luck making America Great again.

Amanda

Good on him – supporting his union and taking protected action. They deserve a fair pay increase and back pay. The Lord Mayor and Councillors gave themselves 4% and back pay but want workers to accept far less.

Ronald

Most idiots here wear em facing backwards. So no big deal. do what U want. young society is so screwed up

Pedro the elder

The last I checked this was still Australia. Who really give a rats what hat the bus driver is wearing. Has I recognised it I probably would have walked away but really, what relevance does it have hear. There are far worse T-shirt logos out there.

Give me a break

Hendry

If this hat is not appropriate then neither is any Politician wearing a hard hat or high viz vest when being interviewed and not on an industrial site

Henry Root

I do seek unbiased global political commentary from my bus driver for my 50c fare!

James

The hat is really a non issue. Silly union demands, that’s another story.

Peter

Who cares? More important that he’s a good driver.

Zee

If he ws American no problem. If Australian big problem.

Brisbane City Council union members place a “ban” on uniforms in part of ongoing industrial action. Picture: Dan Peled / NCA NewsWire

Love it

Keven

I’d shake his hand

Robert

MAGA – “Make Albanese Go Away” and we will “Make Australia Great Again”.

Bryan

Great hat. MAKE AUSTRALIA GREAT AGAIN.

Darren

What’s the issue with wearing a MAGA hat?

Donald Trump’s famous MAGA caps are catching on in Australia. Picture: Robyn Beck / AFP

Shouldn’t happen

Eaton

People need to stop being activist and start being employees at all levels.

Adrian

Just tell him, and others, that such clothing is not appropriate for his work. And maybe give all drivers an optional, cap or hat to wear as part of the uniform.

martin

Yet to see a sane person wearing one. I’ll walk.

paul

It is time to stop your useless woke protests. It’s just an American hat.

Originally published as What you said about Brisbane bus driver wearing MAGA cap as part of union battle