Thousands of council workers across New South Wales are at the breaking point as rising fuel prices make commuting a financial nightmare. The United Services Union is demanding a 50 per cent increase in fuel subsidies, taking the case to the NSW Industrial Relations Commission in a major industrial showdown. ⛽ Fuel Costs Devastating Workers’ Pay Outdoor and depot-based roles—such as road crews, waste collection drivers, and parks staff—are feeling the squeeze hardest. Many of these workers: Start shifts before public transport is available Travel long distances to depots or job sites Have no realistic option but to drive Union reports suggest weekly fuel costs have...