Sydney Bus Strike Over Masks Called Off

Sydney Bus Strike Over Masks Called Off
A member of the NSW Police Force escorts a returning overseas travellers onto waiting buses at Sydney Airport on March 30, 2020 in Sydney, Australia. Brendon Thorne/Getty Images
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Sydney bus drivers have called off a planned strike after the NSW government agreed to their demands for a review of mandatory mask-use on public transport.

The Rail, Tram and Bus Union met with government officials at the Industrial Relations Commission on Aug. 20, in hopes an agreement could be reached to avoid a strike next week.