Tranzurban media statement: Response to union action
Friday, 20 July 2018, 7:33 pm Press Release: Tranzurban
RESPONSE TO UNION ACTION
Comments by Paul Snelgrove,
managing director of Tranzit Group:
“It’s a
trumped up action. Everything the union’s claimed has been
proven to be untrue – our drivers are paid and treated
well. That’s always been our way and it’s why we’ve
been in this industry for close to 100 years.
“Our
preparations for a busy week starting on Monday have gone
really well, and we’ll deal with this situation too. But
it’s a real shame that the union seems intent on punishing
commuters.
“We’ve said we’ve got no issue
discussing a possible collective agreement for union
members. What we won’t do is engage with people who think
scare-mongering and intimidation of our staff is the way to
get what they want.”
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