‘Stonewalled on every claim’: Rail staff reject pay offer, vow more action
Queensland's peak rail union has rejected the state's latest pay offer, describing it as inadequate and signaling potential strike action during the upcoming Magic Round weekend. The union plans to implement low-level actions that will cause minor disruptions but will not halt train services entirely. Queensland Rail has stated that contingency plans are in place to manage any service disruptions during this busy period.
- ▪The rail union has vowed to intensify its industrial campaign after negotiations with the state government broke down.
- ▪Queensland Rail's latest pay offer has been criticized as 'pitiful' by union representatives.
- ▪Contingency plans are being prepared by Queensland Rail to ensure services during the Magic Round weekend.
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| Publication time | Tue, 28 Apr 2026 16:26:30 +1000 |
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