Sydney Rail Workers Strike as People Return to Work and School

Sydney Rail Workers Strike as People Return to Work and School
A CityRail commuter train leaves Circular Quay railway station in Sydney, Australia on Feb. 2, 2010. Greg Wood/AFP via Getty Images
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The Sydney rail network has been forced to run at 30 percent capacity after rail worker strikes caused disruptions to commuters travelling to work and school as lockdowns lift around the Australian city.

The Rail, Tram, and Bus Union (RTBU) scheduled the industrial action for Oct. 20 after senior management at New South Wales (NSW) Trains, and Sydney Trains continued to refuse negotiation meetings for wages and conditions.