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Minimum wage up, but still short of ‘living wage’.
The Fair Work Commission has announced a 3% increase in the minimum wage – a move which the ACTU says is a step in the right direction, but falls short of delivering the “living wage” […] Read More »
Sydney Metro: latest mishaps
In the first week of the new Metro, we have already seen countless Sydney Metro mishaps from network delays to overcrowding. The Loco Division has long held concerns about the safety – or lack thereof […] Read More »
Existing rail system shouldn’t be forgotten in rush to shiny new train lines: SMH
It is important that the state’s existing heavy rail system is not forgotten in the rush for shiny new train lines, the Sydney Morning Herald’s transport reporter, Matt O’Sullivan, writes in today’s paper. “While the State Premier […] Read More »
Penrith Social Golf Club Christmas Golf Day
The Penrith Social Golf Club (PSGC) held its annual end of year Christmas bash and as usual it was a great day had by all. Weather was superb. Congratulations to the organisors of the day […] Read More »
Blacktown Christmas drinks/Steve and Carolyn Lukehurst farewell
The Blacktown Christmas drinks are coming up on Friday 14th of December. The event will double as a farewell for Steve and Carolyn Lukehurst who are finishing up their railway careers. The event starts at 2:00pm at […] Read More »
Moss Vale Christmas Drinks
It’s that time of the year again! Come along and have some fun at the annual Moss Vale Christmas drinks. All welcome, including partners. Where: Moss Vale Hotel (pink pub) Time: From 12pm Date: 8th […] Read More »
RTBU election: declaration of fresh ballot
The Australian Electoral Commission’s has declared the results for the fresh union election ballots conducted for the RTBU NSW Branch. Click here to see the results. Fresh ballots were conducted for the following Loco Division offices: […] Read More »
Time to Change the Rules
This is a view looking down at the Eveleigh Locomotive Workshops at knock-off time, circa 1950. This was from an era when governments valued the worth of utilising a local workforce. However, the worker’s in […] Read More »
RTBU fight to stop labor hire wage theft
This week, the RTBU commenced legal action in the Federal Court against rail labour hire company, Railtrain Pty Ltd, over the company’s systematic underpayment of Locomotive Driver Assistant employees. The RTBU is pursuing the recovery […] Read More »
Massive Loco win – Minister rules out Driver Only
The Loco Division has had a big win today, with the NSW Transport Minister ruling out driver-only operations on the New InterCity Fleet. Loco Division Secretary, Bob Hayden, said the commitment from the Minister has […] Read More »
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