statements about proposed industrial action
19 August, 2015
Yarra Trams is pleased that our passengers will be able to travel as normal after the Rail, Tram and Bus Union (RTBU) withdrew its planned stop work industrial action for this Friday after conciliation with the Fair Work Commission.
We will continue to negotiate with the RTBU and we call on the RTBU to withdraw planned industrial action set to take place next Thursday, 27 August.
We are committed to reaching a fair and balanced agreement. We are prepared to sit at the negotiating table at any time, day or night.
We have asked the union to avoid industrial action while members consider the offer and we will continue to be fully transparent with employees on negotiations.
We will continue bargaining discussions and are set to meet again tomorrow at midday.