Sydney trains set to shut down from November 21-22: All you need to know – Times of India
Sydney's train network will experience a complete shutdown from Thursday night to Sunday morning as rail workers go on strike. The Rail Tram and Bus Union (RTBU) is taking the industrial action after negotiations with the New South Wales (NSW) government over pay and conditions failed, as reported by the Australian Broadcasting Corporation.The RTBU is requesting a 32% pay rise over four years and a 35-hour working week. The government has offered a 9.5% pay rise over three yearsThe strike is set to begin at 10pm on Thursday and continue until 6am on Sunday, affecting all Sydney inter-city and suburban train lines. Transport minister Jo Haylen said the government's proposal to run a 24-hour service between Hornsby and Strathfield was rejected by the union.RTBU secretary Toby Warnes criticis...