大规模罢工

字幕原文

Thousands of transport workers have gone on strike, 成千上万名交通工人举行了罢工，

bringing much of the city to a standstill. 导致大半个城市几乎陷入停摆。

The workers are demanding higher pay and better conditions, 工人们要求涨工资并改善工作待遇，

according to their union. 工会方面是这么说的。

Buses and trains have stopped running, leaving many commuters stranded. 公交和火车都停运了，搞得许多通勤的人寸步难行。

The strike began at midnight and is expected to last for two days. 罢工是从半夜开始的，预计会持续两天。

Employers say they have offered a fair deal, 雇主方表示他们开出的条件已经很公道了，

but talks have broken down. 但谈判还是谈崩了。

Many people have been forced to work from home or take the day off. 许多人被迫只能在家办公，或者干脆请假一天。

Schools and businesses have reported staff struggling to get in. 不少学校和企业都反映，员工很难赶过来上班。

Both sides say they are willing to return to the table. 双方都表示愿意重回谈判桌。

Officials are urging calm and hoping for a quick agreement. 官方呼吁大家保持冷静，并希望能尽快达成协议。

Another round of talks is planned for later this week. 新一轮谈判预计定在本周晚些时候举行。