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10 things to remember if you are injured at work
Effective from 1 August 2016, WorkCover have introduced new guidelines for managing and claiming workers compensation. Read about the changes and ten things to remember if you’re injured at work here. Read More »
Movements in the Loco Division
Jessica Epps, who has done a fantastic job as a Divisional Organiser (Passenger), will now be moving to take on a position as Industrial Officer, freight and passenger. The intention is to then second Farren […] Read More »
Charity BBQ fundraiser at Mortdale
The Welfare Fund is putting on a BBQ at Mortdale to raise money for Men’s Line Australia, a service dedicated to supporting men with family, relationship and mental health issues. All are welcome and it will […] Read More »
Digital Train Radio System to commence without RTBU support
Sydney Trains has announced that it has received approval from the Rail Regulator to commence operation of the Digital Train Radio System (DTRS) on Sectors 2 and 3 from Monday 5th September 2016. Read more: Footplate […] Read More »
Building trains in South Korea ‘short-sighted’, says Australia Institute
Think tank The Australia Institute has slammed the NSW Government’s decision to award the $2.3 billion contract to build the inter-city train fleet to a consortium which will construct the five hundred new carriages in […] Read More »
UK front-line workers take the hit as directors’ pay soars
Front-line workers at UK freight giant Freightliner Heavy Haul will take part in a strike ballot in a dispute over pay this week. RMT General Secretary Mick Cash said: “It is clear from the company […] Read More »
Fewer seats on intercity trains could leave hundreds standing
The State Government has prioritised drink holders over seats in the new intercity train fleet, and reports in the Daily Telegraph suggest that it could leave hundreds of commuters standing. We’re not sure the seat numbers will stack up […] Read More »
Latest update on the Sydney Trains reform
Recent discussions with Sydney Trains have taken place but we’re yet to receive anything of substance from Sydney Trains. Find out more by downloading the latest Sydney Trains Reform Newsflash. Read More »
Sydney and NSW Trains propose changes to TWP 102
The RTBU Locomotive Division has been invited to commence initial discussions with both Sydney Trains and NSW Trains regarding proposed changes to TWP 102 – Authorised Persons Travelling in Crew Compartments. The proposed changes would see […] Read More »
Let’s have a CUB free Grand Final weekend
This Grand Final weekend join with thousands of Australians by holding a BBQ without any drinks made by Carlton & United Breweries (CUB). Over 11 weeks ago the 55 maintenance workers that keep the CUB plant […] Read More »
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