Update
OneRail Rosters
Over several Months now 1Rail delegates and the RTBU Locomotive division have been attempting to resolve a dispute over a New Roster. Firstly, 1Rail proposed a roster with uneven fortnights with some having 8 shifts […] Read More »
Railtrain Update – 24 September 2021
Since our last newsletter (36 /21) another meeting has taken place with RSS and another with RTS for the Hunter Ports Agreement. RSS have moved on some issues however there are still many outstanding, the main […] Read More »
Trojan MSD Update – 24 September 2021
On Wednesday the RTBU Locomotive Division Lodged their Majority =Support Determination Application (MSD) with the Fair Work Commission for a NSW Train Crew Enterprise Agreement. The fair work commission has asked Trojan Management to respond to […] Read More »
Pacific National – When Will They Listen?
Item 1 – Werris Creek Redundancy Issue Pacific National Bulk Rail went through a redundancy process at the Werris Creek Depot mid last year. At the time, Werris Creek Members and the RTBU Locomotive Division […] Read More »
Waratah ATP – Ongoing Operational Issues
A recent increase in Automatic Train Protection (ATP) related issues on Waratah type rollingstock has resulted in further delays to these sets being operated in NORMAL, which in turn, has further delayed drivers being trained […] Read More »
RTBU Member – Aurizon EA Negotiation Update No 6: Meetings 8 & 9
PROPOSED ROSTERS The RTBU Locomotive Division negotiating team met with Aurizon for EA bargaining meetings 8 and 9 on Wednesday 1 and Thursday 2 September. Discussions focused on the proposed “Roster E” and the proposed […] Read More »
GOVERNMENT BACKFLIPS COVID-19 Authorised Worker Requirements
On Friday 27 August 2021, the Locomotive Division issued Footplate 28.21 COVID-19 Authorised Worker Requirements. This Footplate detailed temporary arrangements which gave Authorised Workers from the 12 LGA’s of concern three ways to meet the […] Read More »
Sydney and NSW Trains – Protected Action Ballot Order Results: Thank you for voting YES to take action
Results of the Sydney and NSW Trains PABO have been released. The message is loud and clear. We had a great voter turnout of 70%. Of those who participated, 90% of you voted YES to […] Read More »
Railtrain progress: milestone in bargaining
Today (Friday 27 August) we achieved a milestone in our bargaining with Railtrain. As reported previously, the RTBU Locomotive division (RTBULD) lodged an application in the Fair Work Commission seeking bargaining orders on the basis […] Read More »
Member – Aurizon EA Negotiation Update No 5: Day 7
Yesterday your Locomotive Division negotiating team met with Aurizon for EA Bargaining meeting no 7. This meeting focused on discussion around Roster E and clause 27 Shift Limits with further discussions be held on Part […] Read More »