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Junee Gathers to Farewell Five Drivers
On January 27th, Junee drivers, past and present, gathered to farewell retirees Bevan Hackett, Geoffrey Crossman, Mark Beeche, Marc Canino and Ronald Gustowski. Friends, colleagues and comrades came from all over the state to see […] Read More »
Rail safety work survey – have your say!
To All Loco Division Members and Delegates The ARA is trying to narrow the definition of “rail safety work”. As part of the first stage in the RTBU’s response to this proposal, the National Office […] Read More »
Latest research from the Centre for Future Work
Read below some of the recent research updates from the Centre for Future Work. Million jobs not so impressive Prime Minister Scott Morrison, campaigning desperately for re-election, made headlines last week with a promise to create over a million […] Read More »
HUNTER BULK TERMINALS – DUMP STATION BUILDINGS HEALTH AND SAFETY ISSUES
After several complaints from members and Health and their Safety Representatives, The RTBU Locomotive Division has written to PWCS, Pacific National, Aurizon and Genesee Wyoming Australia regarding the disgraceful conditions of the dump station building […] Read More »
HUNTER VALLEY RELIEF POINTS – ARTC FINALLY ACT
After three years of argument, several injuries and your Unions request forComcare intervention, ARTC have finally done something to improve safety, which this time actually looks like happening. ARTC have issued new instructions to all […] Read More »
GWA-FREIGHTLINER EA (FLAUS) UPDATE – Get ready to vote
After several Months, Negotiations have now concluded for the Freightliner Australia Pty Ltd 2018 Enterprise Agreement. The Company has advised the Access period will start on Thursday 24th January then Electronic voting will commence shortly […] Read More »
4th Annual ETR Reunion
\Lidcombe Bowling Club recently played host to almost 200, as drivers, past and present, came together for the 4th annual ETR Reunion. The gathering again amassed over 5000 years of collective experience and even more […] Read More »
Is the Coalition ‘stacking’ tribunals? No shortage of ideological pals getting jobs before election
The New Daily: Scott Morrison’s government has been accused of “stacking” judicial bodies with ideological friends before the election, in a bid to create a difficult environment for, as polling suggests, an incoming Labor government. Click […] Read More »
Labour hire union members secure better pay and conditions
Previously casual labour hire workers at a Wollongong coal mine have won permanent, well-paid jobs, after they joined their Union and called management’s bluff. This win shows that the only way to stand up to […] Read More »
Newsflash: FREIGHTLINER COAL HAULAGE EA – Agreed in Principle
Tuesday the 8th of January saw our first negotiating meeting since we broke for the Christmas break. During these negotiations your negotiating representatives and the company were able to negotiate thru the remaining issues and […] Read More »
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