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Minimum standards must be met at Travelodge
Your union has been made aware that the Travelodge has closed level 2 and moved train crew to level 17 for a period of time to conduct “refurbishments” on level 2. It was revealed that these “refurbishments” […] Read More »
Skytrain construction at risk of major delays
The construction of the Skytrain section of Sydney’s new metro line faces major delays due to cracks and buckling in the viaduct’s large concrete spans, the Sydney Morning Herald reports. Work is already running late and $50 million […] Read More »
Exec bonuses should be linked to staff’s mental wellbeing: Beyond Blue
Beyond Blue chairman Jeff Kennett called for executive performance bonuses to be linked to the mental wellbeing of their staff, ABC news reported this week. Mr Kennett also called for senior staff to undergo a mental […] Read More »
Aurizon, Freightliner and PN: key issues update
The Loco Division has been standing up for our members working for Aurizon, Freightliner and Pacific National. Here’s the latest: AURIZON In Cab Cameras We’re continuing to question Aurizon’s intention to install in cab camera and voice recordings. […] Read More »
Update: Hunter Valley Freight Issues
RTBU Locomotive Division recently invited Hunter Valley network owners and operators to a meeting to discuss a number of local issues. We facilitated a meeting at the Newcastle RTBU office and both ARTC and Freightliner sent representatives. […] Read More »
Lack of train drivers causes 100 services to be cancelled in Brisbane
A lack of drivers for Queensland Rail has led to the cancellation of more than 100 train services in and around Brisbane today, according to ABC reports. Read the full article here. Read More »
Around the Tracks BBQ Tour
The Loco Division Regional BBQ tour is back! Come along, grab yourself a sausage and have a chat about any issues in your workplace and hear about the union’s plans for the future. See the […] Read More »
NSW Trains drivers left with pay shortfall
The RTBU Loco Division has recently been made aware that NSW Trains failed to pay time credits to numerous drivers during a shutdown period. This left dozens of drivers with shortfalls in their pay packets. We’ve been told […] Read More »
Victory: crew will finally be able to wear shorts!
We’re pleased to announce that after extensive meetings and consultation with NSW Trains management, crew will finally be able to wear shorts as part of the standard uniform. Eveleigh RTBU Locomotive Delegate Graeme Hartshorn has put a […] Read More »
Secretary’s wrap
Sydney Trains reform talks are making slow progress. We’re now at the stage where Sydney Trains is proposing to hold a delegates meeting in early November to present their current position. The Loco Division has […] Read More »
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