The "Fair" Work commission just seems more and more like a government anti union tool these days. I think we might see people going back to unprotected industrial action.

[–] zero_gravitas@aussie.zone 4 points 2 weeks ago (1 children)

The NSW Health staff psychiatrist resignations are one example where what is effectively unprotected industrial action is already happening.

More rank and file union members should be forming informal networks where actions can be coordinated independent of the formal union structure and officials who are vulnerable to legal repercussions.

[–] Dimand@aussie.zone 4 points 2 weeks ago* (last edited 2 weeks ago)

I had heard this was happening. Probably relatively low risk for a lot of them, plenty of other private work around. Good on them for pushing back though.

The bus drivers in the ACT also took unprotected action last year. It was not as big of a news story. But it is definitely happening more often. I don't think any of them lost their jobs.

https://amp.abc.net.au/article/104603964

If the Sydney government (aka NSW government) wants people to work for cheap in Sydney. Perhaps they should have focused on making it a more affordable place to live.

I wonder how quickly they would change tact if the rail drivers just took 1 week of unprotected industrial action. But for them, there is not as much private industry to switch to. They would have to be willing to work in another state in the event that the government fires them.

[–] No1@aussie.zone 3 points 2 weeks ago* (last edited 2 weeks ago)

Got a little inconvenienced the other day.

Had to wait about another 5 minutes before train arrived
Stuck at another station for 5 minutes 'waiting for signal to change'

Had left enough time before my.appointment, so no biggie for me....but they got my attention, so it worked.