Queensland Rail network to return to normal after pay agreement reached
A long-running pay dispute between Queensland Rail and seven unions has ended with an agreement, following months of delays for commuters.
Queensland Rail and seven unions have resolved a lengthy pay dispute, leading to the restoration of normal operations on the south-east rail network. The agreement, reached in principle, will see services return to full capacity by the end of November, with a staged rollback beginning in October. This marks a significant improvement for commuters, who have faced reduced services and frequent delays due to the ongoing negotiations since May.
Queensland Rail and the state government acknowledged the hardships endured by passengers over an extended period, with the final agreement offering an 8.5% pay rise over three years and additional inflation-linked increases. The Electrical Trades Union, Australian Manufacturing Workers Union, and The Services Union were not immediately available for comment on the agreement.
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