Metro Trains Sydney
Ballot passed FWC matter B2026/803 · result published 24 July 2026
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Action not confirmed. A successful ballot only authorises action. We mark it as reported once a source says it happened.
Eligible voters30employees on the voter roll
Turnout97%29 of 30 voted
Voted yes93–97%across the actions
Authorisation windowEndedabout 23 Aug 2026
Protected action has to start within 30 days of the result being declared, though the FWC can extend that.
What workers voted on
28 actions were put to the vote: 7 stoppages, 17 work bans, 1 clothing/badge action, 1 messaging action, 2 other actions. All of them passed.
What was voted onYesNo% yes
1. Stoppages of work for the duration of 1 hour27293%✔ passed
2. Stoppages of work for the duration of 4 hours28197%✔ passed
3. Stoppages of work for the duration of 8 hours27293%✔ passed
4. Stoppages of work for the duration of 12 hours27293%✔ passed
5. Stoppages of work for the duration of 24 hours27293%✔ passed
6. Stoppages of work for the duration of 48 hours27293%✔ passed
7. Stoppages of work for the duration of 72 hours27293%✔ passed
8. Ban for an indefinite period on performing plumbing-related work, including tap repairs or replacements, toilet maintenance, water leak rectification, and sewer-related tasks28197%✔ passed
9. Ban for an indefinite period on performing locksmithing-related work, including lock barrel changes, latch installations or repairs, and associated hardware28197%✔ passed
10. Ban for an indefinite period on performing general handyman or facilities maintenance work,28197%✔ passed
11. Ban for an indefinite period on performing air conditioning, refrigeration, or HVAC-related work, including filter changes and compressor work28197%✔ passed
12. Ban for an indefinite period on performing carpentry work or installing door furniture, including door handles, latches, hinges, door closers, and door stops28197%✔ passed
13. Ban for an indefinite period on allocating work orders28197%✔ passed
14. Ban for an indefinite period on performing removalist or relocation work, including moving chairs, tables, and office reconfiguration28197%✔ passed
15. Ban for an indefinite period on performing landscaping or grounds maintenance work, including removal of foliage and wasp nests28197%✔ passed
16. Ban for an indefinite period on collecting or delivering vehicles for the purpose of maintenance or repair28197%✔ passed
17. Ban for an indefinite period on participating in, facilitating, or assisting with any training, familiarisation, or induction activities by employees covered by the Metro Trains Sydney Maintenance Enterprise Agreement28197%✔ passed
18. Ban for an indefinite period on night shift operations where fewer than 2 AETs are rostered on site, single-person night shift arrangements being inadequate to meet minimum safety and security requirements27293%✔ passed
19. Ban for an indefinite period on performing high-risk work -- including electrical testing, working at heights, ladder use, and EWP operation -- where fewer than 2 AETs are present28197%✔ passed
20. Ban for an indefinite period on escorting contractors or visitors on site, this function constituting a supervisory and management responsibility falling outside the electrical trade classification28197%✔ passed
21. Ban for an indefinite period on Team Leaders ordering materials or arranging contractors, these being management functions outside the scope of the Team Leader trade classification under the applicable Enterprise Agreement28197%✔ passed
22. Ban for an indefinite period on Team Leaders & AETs operating control systems, including CCS, BMS, ATS, and EAC platforms28197%✔ passed
23. Ban for an indefinite period on performing any work which is currently subject to a ban imposed by the AMWU or the RTBU28197%✔ passed
24. Ban on working on assets which are not owned or operated by MTS28197%✔ passed
25. Members will for an indefinite period attach union and industrial campaign-related material to outgoing mail and/or emails and add CEPU and industrial campaign-related material to MTS materials and displays28197%✔ passed
26. Members will for an indefinite period speak to members of the public during work related telephone calls about the industrial action and the CEPU's campaign for a new enterprise agreement28197%✔ passed
27. Members will for an indefinite period wear and distribute CEPU and industrial campaign-related material to members of the public whilst performing work, including but not limited to t-shirts, badges, written communications and…28197%✔ passed
28. Members will for an indefinite period provide information, in any form, concerning the views of employees about industrial action and the CEPU's campaign for a new enterprise agreement to members of the community including to…28197%✔ passed
The wording above is shortened from the notice's questions: introductory phrases are removed, and the action, what's affected, how long and any exclusions are kept. A question passes if more than half of the valid votes were yes. † Read from chart images in the FWC notice, so check the notice for the official figures.