Employer News
NIF Update
As the never ending NIF process unfolds, the issues with the process and the train continue to intensify. This was highlighted by last week’s announcement that NSW Trains intend to invade members’ privacy whilst at […] Read More »
Temporary Removal of Paper Payslips
Members are advised that both Sydney and NSW Trains are temporarily removing paper payslip distribution supposedly because of COVID 19 as these payslips pose a concern from passing through multiple sets of hands. Both rail […] Read More »
NSW Trains – Safety Critical Daily Distribution
NSW Trains have recently advised the Locomotive Division that they are in the process of making changes to safety critical daily distribution in response to receiving a Regulator Improvement Notice following the Wallan derailment. NSW […] Read More »
NIF Update – In-Cab Cameras
Members would be aware that as part of the NIF, NSW Trains and Transport for NSW are proposing to introduce full in-cab video recording. The RTBU is, and remains, fundamentally opposed to in-cab video and […] Read More »
Inaugural National PN HSR Conference A Huge Success!
The very first RTBU PN HSR Conference was held yesterday (Wednesday 20 May). There was great turnout with Representatives from Intermodal, Coal and Bulk Divisions across the Driver, Terminal Operator and Maintainer ranks. HSRs and […] Read More »
PN HSR meeting reminder
A reminder to all PN HSR’s that there will be a HSR Zoom Conference this week: Date: Wednesday 20th MayTime: 12.30pm AESTVenue: RTBU Zoom Room Please RSVP as soon as possible to Leanne Holmes (National […] Read More »
Calling all PN HSRs
As we know, HSR’S play a crucial role ensuring the health, safety and wellbeing of people in the workplace. The role of an elected HSR is not only vital, it’s backed by Legislative powers. A […] Read More »
RTBU Momentum members update: Monies owed repaid $$$$$$$$
SUPERANNUATION PAYMENTS MADE An NSW RTBU Locomotive Division member identified a shortfall in payments made under the Australian Superannuation Guarantee Legislation being paid for work performed on a Public holiday with the Company being notified […] Read More »
NSW Trains NIF and COVID-19
Members will be aware of the current situation with COVID-19 and the effects it is having our work environment, families, and social lives. What members may not be aware of is NSW Trains appalling approach […] Read More »
MAY DAY COMES EARLY
May Day is usually celebrated on May 1st. It’s a day when workers come together to celebrate solidarity and to commemorate those that have gone before them and fought hard against the bosses for fairness […] Read More »