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PN Intermodal look set to vote on industrial action
Workers at Pacific National Intermodal could be set to join the coal division in taking protected industrial action. Read More »
Waratah Train Preparation
RailCorp has advised the RTBU that it wishes to review the current Waratah Train preparation procedure, with the ultimate goal of reducing the overall time allowable for this procedure. Read More »
PN Coal workers announce second 24hr strike
PN Coal workers will stop work for a second consecutive 24 hours this weekend. Read More »
Railcorp attempts to change maintenance centre train washes
RailCorp recently contacted the Loco Division sighting its intention to change the way train washes are conducted at maintenance centres. Read More »
Time capture to pay update
RailCorp has re-launched the ‘time capture to pay’ concept under the new banner of ‘My Time and Pay’ and will commence a phased rollout in February 2013. Read More »
Railcorp staff hit again
Almost 200 Railcorp executives have been told they’ll have to reapply for their positions as part of the NSW Government’s plans to restructure the organisation. Read More »
Waterfall – we remember 10 years on
Today marks the 10th anniversary of the Waterfall train disaster – a tragedy that rocked the whole of the train industry and well as the community at large. Read More »
Miners threat of legal action an attack on workers rights
In an unprecedented attack on the rights of workers, two mining companies have threatened legal action against the RTBU over the potential Pacific National Coal protected industrial action. Read More »
El Zorro refuse to budge on RDO dispute
The El Zorro dispute over the company’s changes to the rostered days off clause in the enterprise agreement, without union consultation, has been referred to Fair Work Australia. Read More »
Train hitchhiker nabbed
A woman will appear in court in March after allegedly riding on the top of a freight train for four hours as it reached speeds of up to 115km/h across western NSW. Read More »