News
PN outsourced EBA
The RTBU has had its application for a protected industrial action ballot approved by the Fair Work Commission, following Pacific National’s refusal to negotiate a fair agreement for workers covered by the Intermodal Division Port […] Read More »
New Sydney Trains Train Crew Depots
Consultation with Sydney Trains is currently underway regarding the establishment of train crew depots at Leppington Stabling Yard (LSY) and Auburn Stabling Yard (ASY). Read More »
Workplace changes before Senate on Monday – time is ticking
The Abbott Government’s changes to workplace laws are likely to come before the Senate on Monday. Read More »
Want to adopt a Senator?
The immediate fate of our workplace rights rest in the hands of the eight cross-bench Senators in Federal Parliament. Read More »
Rail Entities EA ballot integrity
A number of members have raised concerns about the use of the bar code on the ballot return envelope. Read More »
Secretary’s wrap
It’s been a tough couple of weeks for workers everywhere. Read More »
Rail Entities EBA – time to vote
It’s time to vote on the new Rail Entities enterprise agreements. Read More »
Abbott Govt moves to cap redundancy payments
The Federal Government is attempting to cap redundancy payments at 16 weeks, with the Industrial Relations Minister saying the current scheme is “overly generous” and creating a “moral hazard”. Read More »
Freightliner talks hit a wall
The Freightliner enterprise agreement negotiations have stalled. Read More »
Central getting shunted
Following concerns about the high incidences of shunting on Platform 15 at Central, a meeting was held between the union and NSW Trains to discuss the issue. Read More »