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Sep 18 • 5 tweets • 2 min read

MAJOR ANNOUNCEMENT (thread)
1) Last week we tweeted that Opal gates would be turned off and opened indefinitely at train stations. This action has now been withdrawn.

The broader industrial campaign continues. Keeping following us - this has long way to run yet.

#nswpol

2) We know that a lot of people are paying attention, so we will provide the context and facts below.

On Friday, the NSW Government threatened to sue, fine, sack and prosecute union members who turned off Opal gates.

3) At 12:30AM on Saturday the NSW Government filed in the Fair Work Commission to stop the proposed action for free train travel.

They even filed against Unions NSW to stop us communicating with you through social media - to stop tweets just like this.

4) From the early hours of Sat morning, rail unions considered the risks, legal issues and overall strategy. The action was withdrawn, the NSW Govt agreed to withdraw their case and agreed to conciliation to take place between unions and the govt on Monday 19 Sept.

5) The broader industrial campaign continues. Keep following us here, as this has a long way to run yet.

In the meantime, if you want to do something to support, please consider chipping in to the legal defence fund: workers-fund.raisely.com/legaldefence

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The RTBU has withdrawn its action to leave gates open and turn of Opal machines at train stations.

1) The broader industrial campaign continues. Keeping following us - this has long way to run yet.

We know, however, that a lot of people are paying attention, so we will provide the context and facts below. (THREAD)

2) On Friday, the NSW Government threatened to sue, fine, sack and prosecute union members.

At 12:30AM on Saturday the NSW Government filed in the Fair Work Commission to stop the proposed action for free train travel.

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Sep 14

MAJOR ANNOUNCEMENT

All opal machines at train stations in Sydney and NSW will be turned off indefinitely, from Wednesday next week.

If there is no way to tap on or off, you cannot be fined. Please remain vigilant as the NSW Premier may try various tactics to turn machines on.

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1) This decision was made by rail workers as part of their industrial action.

It follows a coordinated media campaign by the NSW Government to deliberately spread lies and misinformation about rail workers and this dispute.

2) For over 18 months, rail workers have been asking the NSW Government to fix safety issues with new intercity trains and provide a fair pay rise given the soaring cost of living.

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Jul 4

Today we launched a report with the McKell institute that details the massive failings of the NSW Government’s workers comp scheme. The findings are incredibly alarming. Ten years on, the key objectives pursued in the workers’ compensation reforms of 2012 have not been met.

Workers’ compensation claims were declining from 2010 but have flatlined since the 2012 reforms, with approximately 100,000 claims each year.

Average Workers’ Compensation premiums have declined every year since 2006-07 and have not increased, regardless of the financial viability of the Scheme before or after the 2012 reforms.

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Unions NSW

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Jul 4

THREAD: It was reported extensively on Friday that the NSW Government had put a deal to rail workers to end the train dispute.

Today it's reported the Gov will commence action to terminate rail unions RIGHT to strike.

Here's the truth - and why the "deal" is a lie.

#NSWPOL

1) In Feb, the Gov met with unions and said they want to "reset" negotiations and provide an independent arbitrator - and they'll send us a proposal.

3 days later they filed court action against unions.

6 days later they shut down the rail system and tried to blame unions.

2) In May, the Gov committed to safety improvements to new intercity trains in exchange for certain union actions.

Unions agreed.

Two weeks later the NSW Gov reneged on their commitment despite unions following through on our side of the deal.

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Feb 21

How did we come to the NSW Government shutting down Sydney Trains and locking out rail workers?

Here's a quick recap:

Tue 15th Feb – NSW Transport Management meets with unions and promises to provide an offer on unions priority claims by Thursday 17th Feb.

Thu 17th Feb – Unions write to Transport for an update on their offer. At 10:30PM that night, unions receive a letter from the Crown Solicitors Office demanding unions cease all industrial actions. The rail system was operating while low-level industrial actions were underway.

Fri 18th Feb – Crown Solicitors Office files application in Fair Work Commission to terminate workers right to take industrial action.

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