Loco Division
Pulse check – be honest!
Sydney Trains is about to undertake what is being described as a ‘pulse check survey’ – and members are being encouraged to be as honest as possible with your feedback. Read More »
Blinded by the lights
Drivers are concerned that the new ‘visibility lights’ now required to be fitted to trains, are temporarily blinding oncoming drivers. Read More »
FWC rules against urine testing
Unions have had another big win in the fight to stop companies using urine samples to test employees for drugs and alcohol, with the Fair Work Commission this week declaring workers at Endeavour Energy must […] Read More »
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 »
***Merry Christmas***
The Loco Division would like to wish everyone a safe and merry festive season. Read More »
Struggling to contact your roster clerk?
The Loco Division has lodged a notice of dispute with Sydney Trains after members raised concerns about their ability to contact their roster clerk when needed. Read More »
Staff car parking – update
Following Sydney/NSW Trains announcement that it would review the number of staff car parks at stations, the Loco Division has been working with members at impacted stations to ensure any car park changes do not […] Read More »
Life membership for John and Rodney
Two very deserving long-term RTBU members – John Aquilina (Wollongong) and Rodney Short (Newcastle) – were recently presented with Life Membership of the union at a Locomotive Divisional Council meeting. Read More »
Aurizon EA finally certified
The Aurizon Intermodal Rail Operations enterprise agreement has finally been certified. Read More »
NSW Trains uniform consultation collapses
A trial of the new NSW Trains uniforms has just been completed, following several months of consultation over the issue. Read More »