Learn languages naturally with fresh, real content!

tap to translate recording

Explore By Region

flag Newcastle bus drivers strike over pay, safety, and conditions, rejecting a proposed deal.

flag Newcastle bus drivers are on a 24-hour strike over pay, safety, and working conditions, refusing to run services if the prior one is more than six minutes late. flag The Rail, Tram and Bus Union says the action, part of a broader "Calendar of Chaos," pressures Keolis Downer Hunter (KDH) to improve conditions under private operation. flag KDH offered a four-year deal with a 15.5% pay rise for most drivers and an additional 8% for trainees, potentially reaching $40 per hour, plus back pay and unchanged conditions. flag The union claims the offer only meets government minimums, criticizes KDH for delaying talks, and warns against pay deductions for strike participation. flag KDH says it made a fair offer after 24 negotiations, respects workers’ rights, and will pay employees as required by law, urging a vote to resolve the dispute.

5 Articles