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International Workers Memorial Day 2025
On Monday, 28th April we remember and commemorate those who have lost their lives or who have been injured at work. On this day, we also reaffirm our commitment to protecting workers and improving workplace […] Read More »
QUBE Intractable Bargaining update
As previously stated, the Fair Work internal benchmark for a decision is 12 weeks from the hearing date or last submissions. The RTBU has written to the Fair Work Commission seeking an update on the […] Read More »
PN Coal rostering
BUYER BEWARE! DON’T BE SOLD A LEMON! Last week at the Northern ERC Meeting, the company advised that the GM Coal had taken a new roster proposal to the Board for approval. This announcement followed […] Read More »
QUBE EA update
QUBE’s Appeal in the Federal Court On Wednesday, 5 March 2025, the Federal Court heard QUBE’s judicial review application in a full-day session. After extensive legal arguments, the Court has reserved its decision, with a […] Read More »
Same Job Same Pay
Last week we reported on progress regarding Same Job Same pay. The fight for equal pay for Labour Hire employees has been going for well over a decade. Some of usremember when Pacific National called […] Read More »
Lithgow depot Belated Christmas and Retirement Drinks
22nd of Feb at Club Lithgow2pm – Late. Come join us to celebrate the new year with a few drinks and the retirement of Peter Madden, Mick Donnelly, Tony Smith and Jann Gardiner. Download the […] Read More »
Same Job Same Pay
RTBU Newsflash: Securing Better Conditions for Rail Workers The RTBU is fighting hard to protect the rights of rail workers, and we’re excited to announce a major milestone in that effort. On 31 January 2025, […] Read More »
Aurizon Picnic Day – Dispute
Today, the dispute regarding Aurizon’s failure to pay the stand-alone public holiday payment formembers who were rostered X-Day on the 2024 picnic day has been re-lodged. The response from members have been outstanding with 180 […] Read More »