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NIF update: Loco Division opposes DOO in its entirety
Locomotive Division Passenger Vice President Dan Leece and Intercity Divisional Councillor Mick Bindley have been conducting a joint tour of NSW Trains’ inter-city depots with NSW Branch Secretary, Alex Claassens and a representative from the […] Read More »
Queensland Rail’s new train order derailed
The Queensland Government has halted the delivery of new trains for Queensland Rail (QR) from the manufacturer in India, because of ongoing problems with their operation. Read more via the ABC. Read More »
Union Pride Mardi Gras March
Calling all Union Members that are ready to get their pride on at Mardi Gras in 2017! Date: Saturday, March 04, 2017 Time: 06:00 PM – 11:00 PM Where: Sydney Find out more at Unions NSW Read More »
Union slams metro rail construction on Bankstown line
The Rail Tram and Bus Union NSW have slammed the construction on the Bankstown rail line caused by metro rail, calling it unnecessary and disruptive. Read the media release here. Read More »
Outcome: Freightliner Coal Lift Up Lay Back Dispute
Last Friday the FWC handed down its decision in relation to this dispute. The commissioner ruled that the construction of clause 36 allows for Freightliner to use the lift up and lay back provision, the […] Read More »
Sunday rate cuts to increase casualisation of the workforce
The impact of the Fair Work Commission’s recent decision to cut Sunday penalty rates will be felt acutely by the hundreds of thousands of workers who will have their pay slashed by up to $3400 […] Read More »
Company profits surge as wages fall
Official data show wages going backwards while company profits surge, with mining and construction leading the trend. Read more via ABC News. Read More »
Penalty rate cuts could backfire on business
ABC business reporter Michael Janda explains how cuts to Sunday penalty rates could hurt the economy and increase business failures and job losses. Read more. Read More »
PN Intermodal drivers EBA update
Further meetings have been held with Paci c National management who have now advised us of their four main priority claims. They are Driver Only Operations, Relay Working, Sign On/Sign Off points and Flexible Employment. […] Read More »
Employers’ pyrrhic penalty rates win reflects self-defeating economics
“It’s not that stores and restaurants couldn’t do business on Sundays under the existing rules; any casual observer can attest to the brisk trade that now takes place right through the weekend. It’s just that […] Read More »
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