Labor Axe Regional Jobs To Fund Union Pay Deal
The Minns Labor Government will axe the only rail service provider in regional NSW along with more than 100 jobs, to fund a pay increase for members of the RTBU and Sydney train drivers.
NSW Nationals Leader Dugald Saunders said secret documents revealed on Seven News show the Minns Labor Government has once again caved to union pressure, resulting in direct job losses across our regions.
“This government is ripping our communities apart to go on a spending spree in the city,” Mr Saunders said.
“The Minns Labor Government campaigned on a platform of transparency and accountability. I am calling on it to make public the ‘sweeteners’ that are hidden in this pay deal,” Mr Saunders said.
Shadow Minister for Regional Transport and Roads, Dave Layzell, said the government has also gone silent on its TrainLink Coach Network Review.
“NSW TrainLink coaches play an important role in connecting regional communities and providing links to rail services and larger regional centres,” Mr Layzell said.
“We need a guarantee from the Premier and Minister that this review won’t result in yet another regional service offering and more jobs being cut by stealth.
“Labor’s regional transport record already includes disruptions to XPT services, axing the Regional Seniors Travel Card, the cancellation of major road infrastructure projects and increasing annual costs for a Discovery Pass from $840 to $3,300.”
https://www.nswnationals.org.au/labor-axe-regional-jobs-to-fund-union-pay-deal/