ARTC protected industrial action ballot
The Fair Work Commission has given the go-ahead for a secret ballot on protected industrial action for members covered by the ARTC NSW enterprise agreement. The AEC is now preparing to conduct the ballot, and […] Read More »
Loco Division throws support behind light rail drivers
The Loco Division is supporting our comrades in the Tram and Bus Division who have recently been forced to take protected industrial action as part of enterprise agreement negotiations. Here’s the latest: The safety of […] Read More »
Around the Tracks tour to Moss Vale, Nowra and Goulburn
Loco representative, Brian Head, will be out and about as part of an Around the Tracks tour over the coming weeks. Comes along and have a chat with Brian about any issues you may have […] Read More »
Election for NSW branch vacant positions
Nominations are now open for a number of vacant positions within the NSW branch of the Loco Division. Click here to download a position list and all the details from the Australian Electoral Commission. Nominations, […] Read More »
Thought the Coalition managed the economy best? Think again
New research shows that the Abbott/Turnbull governments may not be the great economic managers they claim to be. Research by the Australia Institute, which looks at a broad range of economic measures, actually shows the […] Read More »
Déjà vu – WA coal miners hit with 43% pay cut
In scenes reminiscent of the QLD RTBU/Aurizon issue last year, the Fair Work Commission has agreed to terminate an existing enterprise agreement covering 70 workers at a WA coal mine. The ruling will see workers […] Read More »
Secretary’s wrap
We’ve made it past the halfway mark of the Federal Election and while transport hasn’t been a defining topic of the first half of the campaign, a lot can still happen between now and 2 […] Read More »
PN EA update
Pacific National recently notified of its intention to start enterprise agreement negotiations to replace the four current agreements. Unfortunately PN, at the time of notification, decided to exclude a number of employees from EA coverage […] Read More »
National Loco team discusses the hot topics
The National Loco Division met in late May to discuss a range of issues impacting Loco members across the country. Hot topics on the agenda included declining cab standards and the ongoing issue of Aurizon’s […] Read More »
Where do the major parties stand on transport issues?
The Federal Election campaign has passed the halfway mark. Where do the major party stand on transport issues so far? Click here to see an overview. Read More »