Sydney is bracing for a week of industrial chaos with the transport, nurses, and teachers unions all taking action.

It is shaping as a week of industrial mayhem not experienced in Sydney for years.

Today is the final day the government can avert industrial action that will cause disruption to trains from tomorrow.

The Rail, Tram and Bus Union will slow trains down to 60 kilometres an hour tomorrow morning and then by Friday, no foreign-built trains will operate, meaning a revised timetable and fewer services.

On Thursday for the first time both public and catholic school teachers will strike at the same time, over the government’s pay rise cap.

The government may attempt to take action in the Industrial Relations Commission, but the Teachers Federation has previously ignored directions.

NSW Transport Minister David Elliott told Ben Fordham he is open to modifications to work with the unions.

“These are negotiations and I am more disappointed they are taking actions whilst an offer is before them.”

Press PLAY below to hear the full interview and Mr Elliott’s reaction to the strikes

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