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Report shows Barry has bungled Workers’ Comp

Report shows Barry has bungled Workers’ Comp

Feb 12, 2014

The O’Farrell Government’s changes to the Workers’ Compensation scheme have stripped workers and their families of vital protections, a report released by Macquarie University has found. Read More »

Blinded by the lights

Blinded by the lights

Feb 12, 2014

Drivers are concerned that the new ‘visibility lights’ now required to be fitted to trains, are temporarily blinding oncoming drivers. Read More »

Aurizon set for industrial action ballot

Aurizon set for industrial action ballot

Jan 28, 2014

Negotiations with Aurizon over a new enterprise agreement to replace the previous Interail Australia agreement, have broken down after six months of discussions. Read More »

FWC rules against urine testing

FWC rules against urine testing

Jan 19, 2014

Unions have had another big win in the fight to stop companies using urine samples to test employees for drugs and alcohol, with the Fair Work Commission this week declaring workers at Endeavour Energy must […] Read More »

Train drivers billed for unnecessary drug screenings

Train drivers billed for unnecessary drug screenings

Jan 16, 2014

The RTBU has demanded answers after train drivers were billed for unnecessary and invasive drug screenings at Western Plains Medical Centre. Two NSW Trains members based in Dubbo have told their local Locomotive Division Delegate […] Read More »

Liverpool turnback project training

Liverpool turnback project training

Jan 14, 2014

Sydney Trains’ proposed training package for the new Liverpool Turnback track forced the Loco Division to lodge a notice of dispute recently. Sydney Trains initially proposed to have drivers learn the new route, which is […] Read More »

***Merry Christmas***

***Merry Christmas***

Dec 20, 2013

The Loco Division would like to wish everyone a safe and merry festive season. Read More »

A little Loco Christmas cheer

A little Loco Christmas cheer

Dec 20, 2013

Twas the night before Christmas and all through Transport The workers were working from the bush to the port The commuters queued at the window with care In hope that a ticket seller would soon […] Read More »

Struggling to contact your roster clerk?

Struggling to contact your roster clerk?

Dec 20, 2013

The Loco Division has lodged a notice of dispute with Sydney Trains after members raised concerns about their ability to contact their roster clerk when needed. Read More »

Unions NSW wins High Court challenge

Unions NSW wins High Court challenge

Dec 20, 2013

Unions NSW has won its challenge against the NSW Government’s electoral donations law, which it said hindered freedom of political communication. Read More »

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