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O’Farrell sets tough wages policy for public sector
As expected, the O’Farrell government has moved to crack down on fair public sector wage rises, with an announcement yesterday it would strictly enforce a 2.5% limit. Although RailCorp employees fall under the Federal Industrial […] Read More »
Runaway train chaos at Enfield
A runaway train caused mayhem on Sydney’s major freight line at Enfield on Tuesday when it crashed into several empty fuel wagons and derailed. The train, made up of 28 wagons and weighing in at […] Read More »
“Revival from the Disaster” – May Day in Japan
51st day since the Disaster, 30 April Japan workers celebrated May Day on 29 April across the country. About 400 JREU and JRU members went to the Central May Day Rally in Tokyo. The theme […] Read More »
Freightliner EA voted up
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
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
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
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
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
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
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 »
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