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Aurizon set for industrial action ballot
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
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
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
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***
The Loco Division would like to wish everyone a safe and merry festive season. Read More »
A little Loco Christmas cheer
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?
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 has won its challenge against the NSW Government’s electoral donations law, which it said hindered freedom of political communication. Read More »
Super win for NSW public sector workers
The Industrial Relations Commission has ruled that the NSW Government will not be able to include superannuation rises in its public sector wage cap. Read More »
Staff car parking – update
Following Sydney/NSW Trains announcement that it would review the number of staff car parks at stations, the Loco Division has been working with members at impacted stations to ensure any car park changes do not […] Read More »