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Freightliner EA voted up

Freightliner EA voted up

Apr 21, 2011

Freightliner Coal Haulage employees have unanimously voted in favour of an Enterprise Agreement that will make them the highest-paid freight drivers in the state for a 38-hour week. The vote was held on Friday 8 […] Read More »

Alert: zero tolerance on alcohol and drug tests

Alert: zero tolerance on alcohol and drug tests

Apr 21, 2011

The RTBU is concerned that there are still some crews that are failing to pass drug and alcohol testing within the workplace. It is important that workers are vigilant on this issue, as employers do […] Read More »

Know your rights at management meetings

Know your rights at management meetings

Apr 21, 2011

Members who are required to attend meetings or interviews with management should be aware of their right to have a representative or support person with them at all times. This covers meetings with a supervisor, […] Read More »

First Waratah train ready for handover

First Waratah train ready for handover

Apr 19, 2011

RailCorp recently received notification that the first Waratah Set is ready for inspection and handover before the they start “in service” running. RailCorp technicians will begin inspecting Set A03 from 19 April. A range of […] Read More »

Stable Rostering Code upheld

Stable Rostering Code upheld

Apr 19, 2011

A Dubbo organiser has moved quickly to ensure that CountryLink follows the Stable Rostering Code as track work starts affecting train arrival times on the Western Line. Due to the track work, Dubbo XPT trains […] Read More »

Air quality and safety concerns at Weston Milling

Air quality and safety concerns at Weston Milling

Apr 15, 2011

RTBU members have raised their concern about safety procedures and poor air quality at the unloading site within Weston Milling at Enfield. A number of representatives from Weston Milling, both RTBU members and officials with Pacific […] Read More »

RailCorp pulled up on failure to consult

RailCorp pulled up on failure to consult

Apr 12, 2011

The Loco Division has ensured that RailCorp follow the proper consultation process on a proposal to implement computer based training to refresh drivers on Yards and Sidings training. Members will be aware that the proposal […] Read More »

Loco victory will see proper update to master rosters

Loco victory will see proper update to master rosters

Apr 12, 2011

The Loco Division recently entered into a dispute with RailCorp over a proposal to add additional work into driver diagrams, which would breach the 2010 EA, the Drivers Rostering and Working Arrangements [DR&WA] and the […] Read More »

More from Massa Takahashi, our Comrade in Japan

More from Massa Takahashi, our Comrade in Japan

Apr 12, 2011

“The tracks have been damaged in 1700 places” – Extracts from the diary of Massa Takahashi, train driver from the Mito region and Member of the JREU, the RTBU’s sister union The 28th Day since […] Read More »

RailCorp told no extra preparation without extra time

RailCorp told no extra preparation without extra time

Apr 12, 2011

RailCorp and CountryLink have been trying unsuccessfully for some time now to convince drivers to carry out tasks that are not part of agreed preparation duties. The latest effort appears to be an attempt to […] Read More »

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