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Report shows Barry has bungled Workers’ Comp
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
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
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 »