Industrial relations
Sydney’s commuter pain to return as rail unions warn of work bans
The ramping up of industrial action will result in trains travelling at slower speeds on sections of the rail network.
- by Matt O'Sullivan
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How Shen Yun tapped religious fervour to make a fortune
The dance group has accumulated enormous wealth, in large part by getting followers of the Falun Gong religious movement to work free and pay its bills.
- by Michael Rothfeld and Nicole Hong
Workers who steal from their boss can be charged with theft. Now dishonest employers risk jail, fines
Landmark wage theft laws that come into effect on January 1 will make intentional underpayment of workers a crime across the nation.
- by Olivia Ireland
Rail cancellations linger as Sydney prepares for New Year’s Eve
The temporary withdrawal of major work bans by rail unions has not completely removed one of train commuters’ biggest gripes.
- by Matt O'Sullivan
Sydney’s new metro line faces first major test with New Year’s Eve crowds
New Year’s Eve fireworks will put immense strain on the city’s transport system. The big question is how much a new metro line will help to ease crowds.
- by Matt O'Sullivan
NSW cop sacked over topless waitress party, domestic violence case failures
Former senior constable Andrew Herring told the Industrial Relations Commission he was a person of integrity but “not particularly well suited to DV investigations”.
- by Patrick Begley
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
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
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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
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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
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