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Test case finds ARTC breached GFB obligations
Fair Work Australia has found that ARTC breached its good faith bargaining obligations when it pushed ahead with a ballot for an enterprise agreement despite knowing the deal was subject to a scope order application. […] Read More »
Your rights at work – handy cards now available
The RTBU Locomotive Division has released a set of handy new pocket-sized membership cards outlining employees’ rights and responsibilities. Available at the moment is a set of cards outlining employees rights in regards to Drug […] Read More »
Loco Division union fees – financial year 2011/12
RTBU membership dues for members of the Locomotive Division for the new financial year (1 July 2011 – 30 June 2012) are as follows: Full time: $559 based on 26 fortnights Part-time: $309.40 based on […] Read More »
Farewell to Neil Oliver – CountryLink driver, Junee
After 34 years working for the railways in NSW, loyal RTBU member Neil Oliver has resigned to take up a position as Locomotive Driver with Rio Tinto in the Pilbara region of Western Australia. Neil […] Read More »
Asciano expects massive earnings but plays hardball on wages
Asciano, the company that owns Pacific National, has announced that company earnings for the second half of the 2012 financial year will soar, with figures expected to exceed the first half and the same period […] Read More »
Hot off the press – new CountryLink Express
The very first edition of the new CountryLink Express – the newsletter for all CountryLink members – has been distributed today. The first edition features articles on the training and skills development dispute, the new CountryLink management team and the Driver Training Steering Committee.
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Union committee monitors RailCorp changes at Hornsby
RailCorp has recently proposed that Hornsby guards now be required to sign on at the car sheds rather than at Hornsby Station. The move is due to occur in late July/August ahead of the October […] Read More »
National Loco Committee resolutions
Representatives from Locomotive Divisions in all states and territories met last week to discuss issues of relevance to Loco Drivers nationally. Read More »
After 60 years, Jim hits the tracks for one last hoorah
Taree CountryLink driver Jim Sinclair was sent off on one last trip last Saturday before heading off on a well-earned retirement after 60 years on the job. Jim’s farewell ride coincided with the Lachlan Valley Railway’s […] Read More »
O’Farrell’s attack on Workers Compensation heats up
The O’Farrell Government has launched a disgraceful attack on injured workers by ramming legislation to slash medical benefits and entitlements through the NSW Legislative Assembly. The changes to the two Bills introduced and passed by […] Read More »
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