Aurizon
Aurizon bullying and harassment
There have been reports recently of Aurizon members feeling bullied and intimidated into breaching their conditions of employment. This isn’t acceptable. Read More »
In-principle agreement reached on Aurizon EA
An in-principle agreement on the new enterprise agreement has now been reached with Aurizon. This follows the disappointment of the Fair Work Commission’s ruling which saw the 12 enterprise agreements scrapped and replaced with one – taking with them hard fought for working conditions. Read More »
Taree race meet, June 5th
Head along to the Taree Races on Friday 5 June for a great day out at the track. Read More »
Aurizon ordered to pay worker returning from maternity leave what she deserves
Aurizon has been ordered to pay a driver returning part-time from maternity leave the full pro-rata rate of pay after the RTBU QLD went in to bat for the worker at the Fair Work Commission. Read More »
Storm update
The recent storms across NSW have caused widespread pain across parts of the state. We’ve seen a devastating loss of life and thousands of homes damaged. Read More »
Secretary’s wrap
The recent bad weather has been devastating for many communities across NSW and it’s also been disastrous for our railways. The North Coast rail line is still not operational and is not expected to be […] Read More »
Latest on the rail impacts of the NSW weather disaster
The Hunter Valley line is now fully operational, with the first trains running Thursday morning. Read More »
Network closure and stand downs
Your Union has been in urgent discussions with Pacific National in regard to the state of the rail network following this week’s storms in NSW. Read More »
Fair Work Commission decision on Aurizon EBAs
The Fair Work Commission this week ruled that a dozen enterprise agreements at Aurizon could be terminated. Below is a statement from RTBU National Secretary Bob Nanva in response to the decision. Read More »
Solidarity with QLD Aurizon drivers
Aurizon drivers in Queensland voted to take part in protected industrial action, after the company refused to negotiate a fair enterprise agreement. Read More »