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Freightliner’s first EBA a step closer

Freightliner’s first EBA a step closer

Mar 18, 2011

Negotiations have continued with Freightliner Coal, for their first EA, with another day of negotiations occurring yesterday. Further progress was made with significant changes being agreed and the parties have now allocated Friday 25 March […] Read More »

PN Coal 9.5% allowance dispute

PN Coal 9.5% allowance dispute

Mar 18, 2011

As reported in an earlier Loco Express article, PN Coal had made an application for a hearing in FWA regarding the intent of the 9.5% Aggregate Allowance payments within the EA. The Division had our […] Read More »

PN Intermodal Meeting

PN Intermodal Meeting

Mar 18, 2011

As a result of a number of EA interpretation issues, many involving local depot dispute notices, a meeting is being arranged with PN Intermodal to discuss the following issues: • Being rostered for an AVP […] Read More »

Dispute: appointment of trainee drivers

Dispute: appointment of trainee drivers

Mar 18, 2011

The RTBU have recently gone into dispute with RailCorp over its intention to appoint Trainee Drivers to Mortdale, Hornsby & Flemington Depots upon graduation from this course. These Trainees were offered employment to take up […] Read More »

Dispute: Notch 4 Driving

Dispute: Notch 4 Driving

Mar 18, 2011

In December 2010 RailCorp announced it wished to instigate this change to current driving practices by having drivers move the master controller straight to 4 notch instead of progressively stepping up to full power. It […] Read More »

ETR sign-on times update

ETR sign-on times update

Mar 18, 2011

As previously reported in Loco Express, RailCorp are seeking to reduce the Suburban Drivers Sign on times from 16min to 10min based on the current method of Safety Critical Documentation distribution and the inclusion of […] Read More »

Freight members working in open weather

Freight members working in open weather

Mar 18, 2011

A request was made from members concerning the exposure to the open weather and conditions when working for long periods of time without the provision of proper shelter, basic needs such as cold water specifically […] Read More »

Model Work Health and Safety Regulations

Model Work Health and Safety Regulations

Mar 18, 2011

The draft model Work Health and Safety Regulations, priority codes of practice and an issues paper were released by Safe Work Australia for public comment in December last year. Unions NSW is currently formalising comment […] Read More »

Safety yards and terminals for freight operators

Safety yards and terminals for freight operators

Mar 18, 2011

Hazardous conditions in freight yards and terminals are an on-going issue. In the near future RTBU representatives including OHS Coordinator Keith McMahon will be identifying and inspecting yards and terminals across NSW. Next up is […] Read More »

New EBA boosts standards at El Zorro

New EBA boosts standards at El Zorro

Mar 11, 2011

El Zorro workers will be pleased to know that their agreement was approved by Fair Work Australia on Monday 7th March 2011. From the 14th of March over 100 workers across NSW and Victoria will now […] Read More »

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