Train strikes possible

Unions borrow WA strategy with hopes of a WA outcome

BMA is facing the prospect of day-long strikes and work bans on overtime among its train drivers in the Bowen Basin, with the Australian Federated Union of Locomotive Employees given the green light to run a protected action ballot among its members over the coming weeks.

Similar applications by the Australian Rail Tram and Bus Industry Union (ARTBIU) and the Mining and Energy Union (MEU) are also