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Newcastle bus drivers strike for 24 hours over pay and working conditions, rejecting a proposed deal.
Newcastle bus drivers are striking for 24 hours from 4 a.m. on December 12, disrupting school routes, regular services, on-demand buses, and weekend night owl routes.
The strike follows the rejection of a pay and conditions agreement by Keolis Downer, the city’s private operator, prompting union complaints over wages, safety, and working conditions worsened by privatization.
The RTBU called the action a last resort after months of unproductive talks, despite the company’s offer of a 15.5% pay rise over four years and an additional 8% for trainees.
The union said the deal failed to address core concerns.
Negotiations continue, and officials urge commuters and parents to plan alternative travel.
Los conductores de autobuses de Newcastle hacen huelga durante 24 horas por salarios y condiciones de trabajo, rechazando un acuerdo propuesto.