News
Outcome from Rail Entities FWC hearing
Over the past two weeks the Fair Work Commission has facilitated a conciliation hearing between the Combined Rail Unions (CRU) and the rail entities over a dispute about bargaining. Read More »
Sydney Trains uniforms revealed
Following an extensive consultative process, Sydney Trains has now supplied its final position in regards to the proposed new uniform and provided a rollout plan for crew fittings. The uniform to be issued will consist […] Read More »
QUBE gets underway
Negotiations for a new enterprise agreement at QUBE have finally kicked off. Read More »
Rail entities update: battle for one agreement rolls on
Representatives form the combined rail unions were at the Fair Work Commission this week, continuing to make the case for one fair enterprise agreement that covers all rail employees. Read More »
Debate rages over training on new infrastructure
With the recent opening of the new infrastructure changes at Liverpool, a difference of opinion seems to have emerged in regards to what constitutes training in new or modified infrastructure. Read More »
National Secretary advocates for fairer pre-selection
In a recent speech for the Australian Fabian Society, RTBU National Secretary Bob Nanva said that the ALP’s current pre-selection process was “broken”. Read More »
Breakthrough in Aurizon case
The RTBU and Aurizon management have reached an in-principal agreement during EA negotiations at the Fair Work Commission this week. Read More »
Global support for Aurizon workers
Messages of support for Aurizon workers, who have been forced to take protected industrial action in order to get a fair agreement, have been flying in from all over the world. Read More »
Remembering rail union legend, Bob Crow
In the early hours of Tuesday 11 March, legendary UK union leader Bob Crow died of a heart attack, aged 52. Read More »
Loco Division tour – make your voice heard
The Loco Division will be touring throughout the state during April, meeting with members to discuss concerns and ideas around current working conditions. Read More »