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NIF: New driver responsibilities
Members will be aware of the ongoing consultation regarding the NIF Trains design and the proposed “final operating model” tabled by NSW Trains in June 2019. For the information of those members who were unable […] Read More »
NIF Update
Please see below for a New InterCity Fleet update in the RTBU Express this week. ———— Dear members, Yesterday, your union representatives and NSW Trains were again before the Fair Work Commission. The union reported […] Read More »
Werris Creek barracks gone and hopefully forgotten
After years of complaints and members suffering substandard conditions, PN Coal have mothballed Werris Creek Barracks and have relocated crews to the privately run Henrys Guest House at Quirindi. Member feedback so far has been […] Read More »
PN Coal – Shift length dispute
After months of discussion and verbal commitments from local management, PN have recently written advising “Pacific National has reviewed clause C9.1(a)(iii) of the Pacific National NSW Bulk Rail Enterprise Agreement 2018, and do not agree with […] Read More »
PN Coal – Fumes in Cab
Over the past few months PN members working Gunnedah Basin trains have experienced a marked increase in “Fume in Cab” events through Ardglen Tunnel. The HSR’s from Gunnedah Depot progressed the matter through the Comcare […] Read More »
GWA – Medical Assessments for Rail safety Workers and Return to Work Examinations
After recent negotiations of both the FLACH and FLAUS enterprise agreements and the removal of the six month sick leave provision, GWA have taken a rather disappointing decision to deduct employee leave entitlements rather than […] Read More »
GWA FLAUS Agreement – Superannuation Payments Dispute
After recent negotiations, FLAUS Enterprise agreement delegates disputed that the company was failing to pay Superannuation on overtime as outlined in the agreement and its predecessors. GWA have since agreed that payment is due under […] Read More »
ATP Equipment – Change to OSCAR H Set Preparation Procedure
Sydney Trains are currently rolling out a briefing for drivers concerning the changing of the H Set OSCAR preparation procedure. OSCAR sets have progressively upgraded with new technology. The upgrade results in an adjustment to […] Read More »
QUBE EA Negotiations Update
Members are advised that the RTBU Locomotive Division wrote to QUBE again today, as since the tour there has been no movement in relation to the proposed QUBE Agreement. It was the understanding of Your […] Read More »
RTBU New InterCity Fleet Depot Tour
Members are advised that the RTBU will be conducting a tour of NSW Trains depots to discuss the proposed NSW Trains operating model for the NIF trains and the resultant changes to current roles and […] Read More »
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