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Proposed removal of detonators from RailCorp Network
RailCorp have recently proposed to remove detonators from all electric rolling stock following over 80 instances of crew cabs being broken into detonators being stolen. One recent incident resulted in a young man losing his […] Read More »
Maintenance centre train wash proposal update
RailCorp recently proposed to have train washes “timetabled” and incorporated into diagrams so the incoming driver would be responsible for the train wash procedure – not the rostered shed/wash driver as is the current practice […] Read More »
Voting now open for PN Coal EA
Members at Pacific National Coal should have now received their ballot papers for the PN Coal NSW Enterprise Agreement 2013. Read More »
Injured at work? We want to hear from you
In June last year, the O’Farrell Government slashed Workers Compensation for all workers in NSW. Read More »
Want to be on the Aurizon negotiating team?
An initial meeting has been held with Aurizon management to discuss arrangements for commencing enterprise agreement negotiations – and now we’re looking for members wishing to lend a hand. Read More »
PN Intermodal and Bulk EAs nearing voting
The Pacific National Intermodal and Bulk enterprise agreements are in the final stages, with the union negotiating committee currently doing a final review of the documents. Read More »
El Zorro super payments stalled
The Loco Division is speaking to its legal representatives following El Zorro’s failure to pay superannuation entitlements to members. Read More »
Loco Division warming up for RailCorp EA
Loco Division RailCorp delegates are beginning discussion with members about the upcoming RailCorp EA negotiations – which we know are going to be tough. Read More »
Big issues on the agenda at National Locomotive Division meeting
The National Locomotive Division met recently for the first of two planned meetings for 2013. Read More »
Oldest rail union celebrates 150 years
The oldest railroad trade union in the western world – the Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers and Trainmen – has just celebrated its 150th anniversary. Read More »