Yes, because a rail strike would have sent the economy into a depression. You think that's what the public wants? The government is a representation of the publ

Yes, because a rail strike would have sent the economy into a depression. You think that's what the public wants? The government is a representation of the public and we get exactly what we voted for. You should also note that one party in government voted to give the workers what they wanted, which would have removed the need for a strike in the first place, only to be blocked by the other party. Not all are equally to blame here.