Victorian Premier Daniel Andrews has stated 'nothing's gained by industrial action' after it was revealed union members at Metro Trains had voted to walk off the job.
Victorian Premier Daniel Andrews has stated"nothing's gained by industrial action" after it was revealed union members at Metro Trains had voted to walk off the job.
The union said the industrial action from operations staff including authorised officers, signallers and train controllers would bring Melbourne's rail network"to a halt". "Look, I'd say nothing's gained by industrial action. People have a right, within the law, to protest and to take industrial action," the Premier told reporters.
"If there's anything we can do through Industrial Relations Victoria to help facilitate that then of course we stand ready to do that but talking is how you'll get the best outcome." The union added the 15 days notice it has given Metro Trains of the industrial action provides the opportunity"to have the outstanding matters resolved whilst providing travelling public with maximum notice to make alternative travel arrangements".
"We are focused on minimising the impacts of industrial action on the travelling public and encourage commuters to plan their working weeks accordingly where possible.
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