Sydney Ferry commuters will travel completely free for almost a month from this Friday until 6 October, 2026 following industrial action by maritime workers. Maritime Union of Australia kicked off its dispute with a short strike last Wednesday, 2 September, when the ferry employees under its banner demanded better working conditions and a 5 per cent pay rise with guaranteed annual increases tied to inflation to protect against cost of living pressures. The action was the first of its kind in over a decade and resulted in the stoppage of public Sydney ferries between 9am to 2pm. Transdev, the company which operates the ferries tabled a 4.3 per cent wage claim as well as roster efficiencies, however, further strike action indicates this offer was not accepted. "As...