Rail workers in Sydney offer free transport truce; government rejects it, threatening New Year's Eve events.

In a dispute over pay, rail workers in New South Wales have offered to pause strikes and make public transport free until a new agreement is reached. However, the state government rejected the offer, citing costs and distrust in the union. The ongoing conflict has led to hundreds of train cancellations and raised concerns about the safety of the Sydney New Year's Eve fireworks, which may be canceled due to industrial action. The Fair Work Commission will hear the case on Christmas Eve.

December 22, 2024
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