Constructive Dialogue vs. Industrial Action

NSW TAXI DRIVERS ASSOCIATION
FOR BAILEE DRIVERS, OWNER DRIVERS AND LESSEE DRIVERS
Inc. No. 9882558 ABN: 98 653 928 763

PO Box 322, Alexandria NSW 2015
Mobile: 0431 585 944 or 0432 665 822

http://groups.yahoo.com/group/nswtdaforum Thursday 18/10/07

Media Release
Constructive Dialogue vs. Industrial Action

Following the unfortunate altercation between a taxi driver and a member of the police services last Tuesday morning (16/10/07) at the Sydney International Airport taxi rank, the NSW Taxi Driver's Association (NSW TDA) and its members, have resolved to remain united and therefore seek to find a peaceful solution.

The NSW TDA is encouraged to this end after contact was made with Mr. Russell Balding, the CEO of the SACL, who indicated an agreement to enter into urgent discussions to avoid any potential industrial action affecting the airport operations.

A formal meeting is scheduled at the first available opportunity between the parties. We are hopeful that these discussions will prove fruitful in resolving both the immediate issue and open the doors for dialogue on a range of grievances related to the transport operations at the Airport.

We also urge all taxi drivers to maintain their cool and continue the patient and united watch over the current developments.


Faruque Ahmed
Media Manager
Mobile: 041 091 4118

Email: union_faruque@yahoo.com.au