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PN Coal employee monitoring shock
Pacific National NSW Coal recently announced that it intends to progress a range of matters in relation to employee monitoring including: Read More »
NSW Trains uniform consultation collapses
A trial of the new NSW Trains uniforms has just been completed, following several months of consultation over the issue. Read More »
Acting higher grade, Mortdale drivers
Sydney Trains will soon have to begin recruitment of Driver Trainers at Mortdale, however the union has received correspondence from the company suggesting that they intend to offer some positions in this role to previous […] Read More »
Driver trainer numbers in dispute
Concerns have been raised over Sydney Trains’ compliance with the maximum required number of driver trainers, as outlined in the RailCorp EA. Read More »
Sydney Trains attempts to force standbys on platforms
Sydney Trains recently attempted to direct drivers to standby on the platform with the Shift Manager, instead of in the approved meal or standby room as is the normal practice. Read More »
RTBU launches exchange of shifts dispute
Sydney Trains has been attempting to restrict drivers from swapping their shifts under the guise of “training commitments”. Read More »
RTBU slams Abbott’s rejection of high speed rail
The Abbott Government has turned its back on high-speed rail, scrapping the expert committee set up to advise on its planning and eventual construction. Read More »
Blacktown Christmas Drinks
The Blacktown ETR depot will celebrate the festive season with Christmas drinks on 6 December. Read More »
Penrith Social Club retirement
The Loco Division would like to thank and congratulate the Penrith Social Club, who recently held a retirement presentation for several retiring drivers. Read More »
Aurizon Coal seeks FWC help after company fails to negotiate EA
Aurizon Coal has made an application to the Fair Work Commission calling for the independent umpire to begin conciliation hearings on the new enterprise agreement. Read More »