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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 »
Stopped in their tracks
Ch7’s Sunday Night program recently aired this story, looking at the traumatic experiences of train drivers who are in the drivers cab when people are tragically killed on the tracks. Click here to see the […] Read More »
No urine testing for Endeavour – company accepts drug and alcohol testing ruling
Endeavour Energy has written to all its employees informing them that it has accepted Fair Work Australia’s ruling against the use of urine testing for the presence of drugs and alcohol, and will move forward […] Read More »
Loco shows support for White Ribbon Day
White Ribbon Day is a national day of action to raise awareness to prevent one of the most common and pervasive forms of male violence – that towards women. All forms of violence are unacceptable. […] Read More »
Transport Master Plan released – but will it deliver?
The NSW Government’s long-awaited draft Transport Master Plan has been released, with a second harbour crossing and a CBD light rail extension forming part of the government’s plan for the future. Read More »
Government takes axe to TAB in the dead of night
The government announced its intentions to abolish the Transport Appeals board on Friday – giving workers and the union just 24 hours notice before the TAB shut its doors to employees’ appeals against promotional or […] Read More »
Freightliner Agreement voted up
Freightliner members yesterday voted unanimously in favour of the new Enterprise Agreement. The parties will now complete the necessary paperwork and send the Enterprise Agreement and supporting documents to Fair Work Australia for approval. Once […] Read More »
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