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Good news: Peer Support Dispute resolved
The Loco Division would like to inform members that the long running Step 2 dispute in relation to the non-payment of lift up and lay back for drivers acting in the Peer Support role has now […] Read More »
NSW Trains to use new pay system from January
An initial meeting has been convened to begin consultation regarding the integration of HR, payroll, procurement and finance so that this comes from one place instead of across multiple systems and processes. Transport Equip is the Enterprise Resource […] Read More »
OPCrew rostering for regional drivers
We’ve recently received correspondence from NSW Trains outlining its proposal to move regional drivers from the Microster to the OPCrew system, under the guise of having one system for all train crew. Their objectives for moving to […] Read More »
Buy a ticket to support your Picnic Day
Attention Sydney and NSW Trains Members: Your Picnic Day is fast approaching! Please support your picnic committee and help to keep this entitlement by buying a ticket: application forms are already available in some areas. Your Picnic […] Read More »
SafeWork NSW validates the right for HSRs to choose their trainers
For over 18 months Unions have been fighting Sydney Trains Management over their refusal to allow HSRs their right under Section 72 – WHS Act 2011 to choose the Registered Training Organisation (RTO) to provide […] Read More »
Digital Train Radio System to commence without RTBU support
Sydney Trains has announced that it has received approval from the Rail Regulator to commence operation of the Digital Train Radio System (DTRS) on Sectors 2 and 3 from Monday 5th September 2016. Read more: Footplate […] Read More »
Sydney and NSW Trains propose changes to TWP 102
The RTBU Locomotive Division has been invited to commence initial discussions with both Sydney Trains and NSW Trains regarding proposed changes to TWP 102 – Authorised Persons Travelling in Crew Compartments. The proposed changes would see […] Read More »
Secretary’s wrap
While our employers and the media attempt to take the spotlight off their own failings by demonising RTBU members, here at the Loco Division we’re concentrating on the job at hand – representing members across […] Read More »
Trish Doyle MP thanks front line train staff
It’s great to see Trish Doyle MP standing up for train staff. She told NSW Parliament: “I thank the front line hard working staff at Sydney Trains, and NSW Trains, NSW Transport, for their efforts. Thank you […] Read More »
Sydney Trains driver pens open letter in response to ‘inefficiency’ accusations
An RTBU Locomotive Division member has written an open letter in response to an article published earlier this week in the Daily Telegraph accusing Sydney Trains drivers of being ‘off the rails with inefficiency’. The Sydney Trains driver hopes to […] Read More »
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