ACE message - Industrial action has been postponed

I'm pleased to advise that after significant engagement with the Combined Rail Unions including the Rail, Tram and Bus Union (RTBU), they have agreed to postpone or suspend some protected industrial action which was scheduled for the next couple of weeks.

The RTBU has also agreed to postpone the following actions until at least 7 November 2021, effective immediately:

• Two-week ban on overtime
• Two-week ban on the performance of foreign depot working for train crew.

Furthermore, the following actions in Sydney Trains which would have impacted our operations have been suspended:

• 1 hour rolling stoppages of signallers, area controllers and LICs operators planned for Monday 25 October 2021 (RTBU)
• 1 hour rolling stoppages at the ROC and Sydenham Signal Box (ASU).
• 48 hour ban on overtime from Monday 25 October (ASU).

This means that, from tomorrow, Intercity and Regional services should resume normal operations.

I want thank each and every one of you for the part you have played in continuing to serve our customers during this time and dealing with changing conditions.

We have been bargaining, and will continue to bargain in good faith, to deliver a new enterprise agreement for our people. We will of course continue to update you on how our negotiations progress.

Please ensure you reach out to your leader if you have any concerns or questions.

Stay safe,

Dale