training
Delegate training in Newcastle
Last week a number of our northern delegates from a cross section of the RTBU participated in our delegate training course in Newcastle. The course included basic training in how to be a delegate, and […] Read More »
Delegates’ conference coming up: 8-9 November
The Locomotive Division is holding a Delegates’ Conference for all Governing Committee Delegates on the 8th and 9th of November. We’re still finalising the schedule, but it will include: Updates from the RTBU Assistant National […] Read More »
Victory for Norwegian Locomotive drivers!
Our colleagues in Norway have had a big victory after prolonged strike action. As of Monday morning they are back at work. The employer agreed to send a common letter to the Norwegian Transport Minister with […] Read More »
Mortdale route knowledge training
The long-running dispute over the training of drivers at Mortdale has finally been resolved. Read More »
Suburban driving training back on track
The suburban driver training course came under severe pressure recently, which resulted in rostering issues that had a negative impact on the course and its participants. Read More »
RailCorp/TfNSW workers get the training they deserve
The Loco Division has long been a strong advocate for the need to support driver trainers at RailCorp / TfNSW through professional development days in both the training and technical elements of the role. Read More »
Proposed iPad Training Course – Sydney Trains
Sydney Trains is proposing to trial an iPad based Respect and Dignity training package for train crew during May. Read More »
Debate rages over training on new infrastructure
With the recent opening of the new infrastructure changes at Liverpool, a difference of opinion seems to have emerged in regards to what constitutes training in new or modified infrastructure. Read More »
Liverpool turnback project training
Sydney Trains’ proposed training package for the new Liverpool Turnback track forced the Loco Division to lodge a notice of dispute recently. Sydney Trains initially proposed to have drivers learn the new route, which is […] Read More »
PN stop pay for workplace relations training
Pacific National recently stopped payments for employees participating in Workplace Relations training, despite the fact that all PN agreements provide for payment. Read More »