RTBU
Long overdue good news for El Zorro members
The RTBU finally has some good news for El Zorro members, who were left without pay and entitlements following the liquidation of the company earlier this year. Read More »
Asbestos found in trains forces RTBU to call for tougher policing
The RTBU is demanding tougher policing of imported locomotive parts after it was found that railway workers have been exposed to potentially hazardous asbestos brought to Australia in trains imported from China. Read More »
Aurizon EA finally certified
The Aurizon Intermodal Rail Operations enterprise agreement has finally been certified. Read More »
Rail Entities train crew update
Briefing meetings have been held between the Combined Rail Unions and Rail Entities in an attempt to gauge what the companies will be seeking from employees when negotiations commence. Read More »
PN Coal employee monitoring shock
Pacific National NSW Coal recently announced that it intends to progress a range of matters in relation to employee monitoring including: Read More »
Driver trainer numbers in dispute
Concerns have been raised over Sydney Trains’ compliance with the maximum required number of driver trainers, as outlined in the RailCorp EA. Read More »
Sydney Trains attempts to force standbys on platforms
Sydney Trains recently attempted to direct drivers to standby on the platform with the Shift Manager, instead of in the approved meal or standby room as is the normal practice. Read More »
RTBU launches exchange of shifts dispute
Sydney Trains has been attempting to restrict drivers from swapping their shifts under the guise of “training commitments”. Read More »
RTBU slams Abbott’s rejection of high speed rail
The Abbott Government has turned its back on high-speed rail, scrapping the expert committee set up to advise on its planning and eventual construction. Read More »
Blacktown Christmas Drinks
The Blacktown ETR depot will celebrate the festive season with Christmas drinks on 6 December. Read More »