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Melbourne government hoping to block tram strikes planned for Australian GP

The Victorian state government is hoping to block planned industrial action by the Melbourne's tram drivers, one of which has been scheduled to coincide with the weekend of the Australian Grand Prix. The government has referred the strike action to the Fair Work Commission, citing economic and safety concerns. Tram drivers walked out on Thursday and are planning to do so on multiple days in the month of March over Yarra Trams enterprise bargaining agreement – with plans to increase the number of part-time workers said to be the biggest issue. Public Transport Minister Melissa Horne says the grand prix must not be impacted as it could have a major impact on the local economy and accused...
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