NSW:Labor will bow to rail union: O'Farrell

AAP General News (Australia)
08-05-2010
NSW:Labor will bow to rail union: O'Farrell

NSW Opposition Leader BARRY O'FARRELL fears the government will cave to union demands
and avoid a rail strike to help federal Labor during the election campaign.

The Rail .. Tram .. and Bus Union is threatening a 24-hour work stoppage on rail networks
for Wednesday August 18 .. just three days before the poll.

Mr O'FARRELL says state Labor has failed to stand up to union demands and urged the
NSW Industrial Relations Commission to settle the case before strike action inconveniences
commuters.

Workers are asking for a five per cent pay hike and assurances that the increase won't
have an impact on staffing levels.

The state government hopes an agreement can be reached between Railcorp and the union
before a 24-hour strike.

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