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Train hitchhiker nabbed

Train hitchhiker nabbed

Jan 23, 2013

A woman will appear in court in March after allegedly riding on the top of a freight train for four hours as it reached speeds of up to 115km/h across western NSW. Read More »

PN Coal members vote in favour of action

PN Coal members vote in favour of action

Jan 18, 2013

Members at PN Coal today voted overwhelming in favour of taking protected industrial action, following the company’s refusal to negotiate a fair and reasonable Agreement. Read More »

Changes to alcohol limit

Changes to alcohol limit

Jan 16, 2013

The permissible blood alcohol concentration for rail safety workers has reduced and the penalties for offences have increased, following changes to the Rail Safety Act and Regulation. Read More »

PN bullying campaign

PN bullying campaign

Jan 16, 2013

PN Coal members recently received a letter from the company, threatening to slowly drop its wage offer if members don’t agree with the company’s EA deal. Read More »

Unions reject claims industrial action timing is contrived

Unions reject claims industrial action timing is contrived

Jan 8, 2013

The RTBU has flatly rejected claims that it has timed its PN industrial action vote to avoid the scrutiny of the Federal election. Read More »

PN coal members say ‘no’ to company EA

PN coal members say ‘no’ to company EA

Dec 18, 2012

Members at Pacific National Coal have voted overwhelming against the company’s enterprise agreement. Read More »

Bad tracks cost ARTC

Bad tracks cost ARTC

Dec 17, 2012

Water damage on the Melbourne – Sydney railway line has been a large contributing factor in the Australian Rail Track Corporation posting a $290 million write-down this year. Read More »

Stay updated on the National Rail Safety legislation changes

Stay updated on the National Rail Safety legislation changes

Dec 17, 2012

The changes to the National Rail Safety legislation come into effect on 20 January 2013. This is also the date the new Office of the National Rail Safety Regulator will begin operation. Read More »

*** Merry Christmas! ***

*** Merry Christmas! ***

Dec 14, 2012

The RTBU Loco Division would like to wish all members a very safe and enjoyable festive season. On behalf of all the Loco Executive, I’d like to wish everyone a very merry Christmas and a […] Read More »

Member profile: Eliott Hackett

Member profile: Eliott Hackett

Dec 12, 2012

Here we chat with long time RTBU Loco Division member, Eliott Hackett. Read More »

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