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ARTC Hunter plans get the go ahead
The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) has agreed to the Australian Rail Track Corporation’s (ARTC) proposed arrangements for transitioning to more efficient train services on the Hunter Valley rail network. The arrangements include applying […] Read More »
RTBU response to Rail Safety Regulations
The RTBU has released its response to the Rail Safety Regulation amendments. The union has long held concerns that the developments of these new safety laws has been undermined by compromises on safety which could […] Read More »
Workers will hold Minister to comments on workers comp
Unions NSW has vowed to hold Finance Minister Greg Pearce to his statement that the start date for the new two and a half year caps on workers compensation payments will not apply retrospectively. In […] Read More »
RTBU 2012/13 elections
RTBU elections are coming up for RTBU elections for NSW and National positions for 2012-2013. Nominations for positions can be made from Monday 29 October. Nominations will close at 5pm on Monday 19 November. Click […] Read More »
What about public transport? Infrastructure NSW releases its 20-year plan
Infrastructure NSW has released its 20-year plan for the future of the state’s infrastructure, recommending 70 projects, many of which are transport focused. If implemented, the projects would cost the State Government $30 billion over […] Read More »
Work Comp disputes – legal support available
The NSW Government today announced a new legal assistance and review service to help resolve disputes between injured workers and insurers. A statement issued by the Minister for Finance and Services Greg Pearce says the […] Read More »
Major infrastructure achievements consigned to history books
There was a time when Australia’s public transport industry was a booming one – what’s happened? RTBU National Secretary Bob Nanva explores the topic in his opinion piece in today’s Daily Telegraph. Click here to read […] Read More »
National Rail Safety Regulations – have your say
The National Transport Commission (NTC) has just released a copy of the complete National Rail Safety Regulations. The complete version includes all the regulations included in the last draft, which was opened for public comment […] Read More »
Membership surpasses the 3500 mark
The membership of the Loco Division of the RTBU has just passed the 3500 mark – the largest number of financial members in the division’s history. Loco Division Secretary Bob Hayden said it’s a huge […] Read More »
Freightliner agreement gets the nod
The new Freightliner Agreement, which members recently voted up, will come into effect on the 21st September. Fair Work Australia approved the Freightliner Enterprise Agreement on the 14th September, after members voted unanimously in favour […] Read More »
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