Melbourne bus drivers have walked off the job, beginning the first of three planned days of industrial action that will disrupt services across the city’s western suburbs.
The 24-hour stoppages are affecting Werribee and Hoppers Crossing routes, with most buses running on reduced Sunday timetables throughout the strike period.
Workers say their employer CDC is failing to provide basic working conditions and adequate pay for drivers.
The industrial dispute centres around CDC’s offer of a four-year agreement, which union representatives say is longer than the industry standard for such deals.
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Commuters in the affected areas are being advised to seek alternative transport arrangements or expect significant delays during the three-day action.
The strike highlights ongoing tensions between bus operators and drivers over working conditions in Melbourne’s public transport network.
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