Secretary’s run-down
Secretary’s wrap
There are a number of big events coming up over the next few weeks – not least is the ACTU-led rallies across the country on March 4th. The rallies are designed to show our politicians […] Read More »
Secretary’s wrap
Politics in Australia is throwing some real curve balls at the moment. Last weekend we saw a huge swing against the incumbent Liberal/National Government in Queensland – based in part at least on the Newman’s […] Read More »
Secretary’s wrap
Welcome to the first Loco Express of 2015. We’re not even a month into the year and already 2015 is shaping up to be a busy and testing one for workers. Just yesterday, the Productivity […] Read More »
Merry Christmas
Thank you for your hard-work and commitment during 2014. Many challenges were thrown our way throughout the past 12 months, but in the true spirit of NSW Locomotive Division members we stood strong together and […] Read More »
Secretary’s wrap
The new Sydney Trains and NSW Trains uniforms have caused problems since the moment they were released. In the heat of a NSW summer, banning workers from wearing shorts and forcing them into impractical uniforms […] Read More »
Secretary’s wrap
It’s been a long running saga, but its finally looking as though we’re edging closer to an enterprise agreement at Freightliner. There are a few key items still on the table, such as the term […] Read More »
Secretary’s wrap
Train Drivers around the world face similar challenges. In the public sector, there’s constant pressure from governments trying to cut costs by selling off rail networks and outsourcing. In the private sector, employers are always […] Read More »
Secretary’s wrap
New enterprise agreements at Sydney and NSW Trains got the tick by the Fair Work Commission this week, locking in conditions and annual pay increases. After a long negotiation, members will see hit their pay […] Read More »
Secretary’s wrap
It’s all systems go in the Loco Division at the moment. Unfortunately we’re in the process of arranging protected industrial action ballots for a number of workplaces – Freightliner Coal, and the PN Intermodal Division […] Read More »
Special edition Secretary’s wrap – Rail Entities vote is in
The preliminary results of the Rail Entities EBA ballots have just come in – and both Sydney and NSW Trains members have endorsed the agreement. Read More »