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Workers short-changed by $14 billion
Australia’s employers have failed to pay $17bn in super belonging to their employees since 2009, and tax authorities have only been able to detect and claw back $3bn. The Australian Tax Office has published estimates […] Read More »
PN Bulk & Coal: Update your details so you can vote!
To all Pacific National Bulk and Coal members, Protected Action Ballot voting will open on 1 September 2017 and as you know, there’s a lot at stake. The Australian Electoral Commission (AEC) will request a […] Read More »
Sydney Trains – Future Operations Update
An RTBU Locomotive Division Sydney Trains Delegates’ Forum was held yesterday 23/08/17 to discuss and endorse the Locomotive Divisions’ continued involvement in the Future Operations program (Clause 12 – Sydney Trains Enterprise Agreement 2014). Delegates […] Read More »
Update – Aurizon Intermodal Closure
At meetings held across the state regarding the closure of Aurizon’s Intermodal Operations, Aurizon have stated that they will close the gates on the 31st December 2017 leaving over 250 employees nationally without a job. […] Read More »
2017 Rail Enterprise Bargaining: Update for members
Your union representatives met with management on the 22nd August. We told them that we want an Agreement that secures good jobs now and in the future. Read the update here. Read More »
Qld government seeks new offence of “industrial manslaughter”
After two tragic incidents last year that cost six people their lives, the Queensland Government commissioned a Best Practice Review of Workplace Health and Safety. Among the recommendations was to create a new offence of industrial manslaughter, […] Read More »
Community fed up with Constance
The community is losing faith in having a Transport Minister who is not up to the job. “Andrew Constance has again revealed the government’s anti-union bias and its failure to appreciate the value the public places […] Read More »
Asbestos found on Sydney Metro North West site as union demands answers
By Anna Patty, SMH. Workers at the Sydney Metro North West site who fear they may have been exposed to asbestos returned to work on Friday after the area was shut down for inspection this […] Read More »
PN Bulk & Coal: It’s time to vote
Congratulations – the Fair Work Commission has approved your request for a Protected Action Ballot! What happens next? The Australian Electoral Commission (AEC) will request a list of eligible employees from management and a list […] Read More »
PN intermodal drivers around the country show solidarity
PN intermodal drivers around the country are showing solidarity as PN intermodal EA negotiations continue. Check out photos from Alice Springs, Kalgoolie, Pt Augusta and Pt Kembla. Read More »