Commuters across Queensland faced severe delays this morning after the Rail, Tram and Bus Union initiated a surprise 24-hour strike.

Queensland Rail CEO Kat Stapleton joined Dean & Sofie on 4BC Breakfast to reveal the union is pushing for over 500 demands, including paid birthday leave and a 32-hour workweek, which she described as falling outside reasonable community expectations.

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