Transit strike analysis: Horgan government faces a political tightrope if union action escalates

Our Keith Baldrey tells the Simi Sara Show that the current uniform and overtime ban remains too minor to warrant the government stepping in and flexing its elbows in the dispute.

However, if job action expands to the point where general bus transit services are halted – which would maximize the impact on the general public – that will be the time to question the premier about whether they should be getting involved.

Guest: Keith Baldrey

Global’s Legislative Bureau Chief in Victoria

Our Keith Baldrey tells the Simi Sara Show that the current uniform and overtime ban remains too minor to warrant the government stepping in and flexing its elbows in the dispute.

However, if job action expands to the point where general bus transit services are halted – which would maximize the impact on the general public – that will be the time to question the premier about whether they should be getting involved.

Guest: Keith Baldrey

Global’s Legislative Bureau Chief in Victoria