Historical information

Newspaper clipping from The Age 2/11/1989
1 - "Transport row will stop private, buses, trams" - regarding a stop work meeting following the standing down of 100 workers the previous day over the introduction of met ticketing, quotes Mr Kennan transport Minister, Tony Martin of the Union, the employment of contract conductors, and union bans on these workers. Includes a photo of four crews standing inside Malvern depot. Written by Hugo Kelly.
2 - "We're riding with you on the Met' - well sometimes, about the use of Transit Police on public transport, notes the understaffing, staff issues and that many were just watching trains go by. Quotes from Ralph Stavely of the Police, Patrick O'Connor of the PTUA and the Minister's office. Written by Leonie Lamont. See also items 9197 and 9196.

Significance

Yields information about the industrial situation in late 1989 regarding conductors and the use of Transit Police.

Physical description

Newspaper clipping from The Age 2/11/1989