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Train drivers billed for unnecessary drug screenings
The RTBU has demanded answers after train drivers were billed for unnecessary and invasive drug screenings at Western Plains Medical Centre. Two NSW Trains members based in Dubbo have told their local Locomotive Division Delegate […] Read More »
Changes to alcohol limit
The permissible blood alcohol concentration for rail safety workers has reduced and the penalties for offences have increased, following changes to the Rail Safety Act and Regulation. Read More »
Storm in a pee cup
A RailCorp driver has been reinstated by the Transport Appeals Board after it found that he had not tampered with a urine sample. The driver from Hornsby was dismissed on 21 March 2012 for a […] Read More »
No urine testing for Endeavour – company accepts drug and alcohol testing ruling
Endeavour Energy has written to all its employees informing them that it has accepted Fair Work Australia’s ruling against the use of urine testing for the presence of drugs and alcohol, and will move forward […] Read More »
FWA ruling against urine testing a big win for workers
In a big win for workers rights, NSW Government-owned company Endeavour Energy, yesterday lost its appeal to Fair Work Australia to conduct urine drug tests on its employees. Read More »
Drug and alcohol conviction a reminder for all workers
A rail safety worker has been convicted and fined for refusing to provide a urine sample, in a stark reminder to all workers of their responsibilities when it comes to drug and alcohol testing. The […] Read More »
Alert: zero tolerance on alcohol and drug tests
The RTBU is concerned that there are still some crews that are failing to pass drug and alcohol testing within the workplace. It is important that workers are vigilant on this issue, as employers do […] Read More »
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