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Secretary’s wrap
Pacific National’s move to cut jobs from Port Waratah has been keeping the Loco Division team busy recently. The union has been attempting to discuss the redundancy process with the company in the hope of […] Read More »
PN redundancy – members condemn company; company response
The RTBU recently wrote to Pacific National to raise some suggestions about the handling of the company’s current wave of redundancies. The RTBU has some serious concerns about the company’s processes to date, including the […] Read More »
Sydney Trains reform: 5 Feb update
The RTBU train crew delegates meet this week to discuss the latest on the Sydney Trains reform. Click here to see the latest information, including a snapshot of the results so far from the recent […] Read More »
Further twists in Asciano sale
There’s been yet another twist on the ongoing debate around the sale of Asciano, with QUBE Holdings putting in a $9 billion takeover offer. Brookfield (a Canadian company which had already put in an offer), […] Read More »
More redundancies at PN
After Pacific National’s recent announcement that it is cutting 46 driver roles at Port Waratah, the company this week announced a further 10 jobs are to go. The additional 10 jobs are driver trainer roles […] Read More »
Sydney Trains reform – latest Newsflash
What the latest on the Sydney Trains reform situation? Click here to read the latest Newsflash. You can also complete the latest Sydney Trains reform survey by clicking on this link. Read More »
Secretary’s wrap
It’s been a tough start to 2016 for many Loco Division members. Pacific National has recently moved to axe 46 Port Waratah train crew jobs. The cuts will involve both voluntary and forced redundancies and […] Read More »
Do you know more about Sydney’s trains than commuters? Take the quiz
Think you know a fair bit about Sydney’s trains? The Sydney Morning Herald is running what it is describing as the great Sydney rail quiz. Click here to test your knowledge. Will our train crew […] Read More »
Union secures travel savings for members
Pack your bags, because RTBU members can now enjoy savings on all TFE Group hotels! In great news for those looking to get away, the union has secured a new deal that will give members […] Read More »
Hot weather causing Aurizon train failures
Aurizon Coal trains have been experiencing a number of failures on the No 3 tunnel on the Ulan line in hot weather. This is a big concern for affected members and their local delegate has […] Read More »



