Employer News
Aurizon Coal EA Update
As you know, the RTBU Locomotive Division, on behalf of members lodged an application with Fair Work Commission for assistance to resolve the following ongoing disputes: Application of Annual leave; The denials of delegates rights […] Read More »
QUBE EA Negotiations Update
The RTBU Locomotive Division and your Delegates held our final discussions with QUBE management on May 24th. QUBE informed us that they would be sending out their proposed Enterprise Agreement for members to vote on, […] Read More »
Southern Shorthaul Railway – EA Update
After numerous meetings and teleconferences regarding the SSR Enterprise Agreement, SSR have sent through a finalised draft version of the EA for review. This includes negotiated changes to RDO (or Green Days), which were changed […] Read More »
New Intercity Fleet Update
Update 15 Dear members, As you would be aware, on the 29th of January the Minister for Transport, Andrew Constance, sent the RTBU NSW written confirmation of his promise that guards will be kept on the New […] Read More »
“Respectful Workplace Behaviours” eLearning Module
The Locomotive Division wishes to inform Members that Sydney Trains has begun rolling out an eLearning module for those within the Train Crewing Directorate. The module addresses “Respectful Workplace Behaviours” and was developed following feedback […] Read More »
PN COAL, HSR ELECTIONS (HUNTER WHS COMMITTEE)
Members would have recently been advised by management that elections are under way for your Health and Safety Representatives. (HSR’s) These roles play a very important role in your safety conditions at your workplace. HSR’s […] Read More »
PN 92 AND 93 CLASS LOCO’S – FUMES IN CAB – Progress at last!
After a spike in fume events on 92 and 93 class locomotives going through the Ardglen Tunnel, Your Gunnedah, Port Warath and Greta HSR’s asked for RTBU Locomotive Division assistance to represent this matter on […] Read More »
Sydney Trains Peer Support Crew
Members are advised that Sydney Trains has recently trained an additional 58 Peer Support Volunteers (PSVs) as a part of the Critical Incident Support program instituted to assist members following work related traumatic events. This […] Read More »
Aurizon NSW Coal Operations Enterprise Agreement 2018
The Fair Work Commission have today certified, stamped and signed the Enterprise Agreement.This will come into effect in 7 days on 27th March 2019 and expire on 10th November 2021. Click here to download the […] Read More »
Fume Events Pacific National Coal & Freight
Members have recently reported a marked increase of fume incidents on 92 and 93 class locomotives when traversing tunnels. The RTBU Locomotive division is currently assisting your health and safety representatives to progress this matter […] Read More »



