Update
Critical Safety Alert – Queensland Rail: Suspension of Locomotive “Long End Leading” Operations Updated
Attention: – All Rail Transport Operators who operate rail traffic on the Queensland Rail Network – All workers involved in the movement of rail traffic for which Queensland rail is the accredited Rollingstock Operator, on […] Read More »
ALL CREATURES; GREAT AND SMALL
During the latest EA negotiations RTBU delegates were informed of the “Premiers Priorities” touted as the guiding principles that all public sectors, including the government transport industry, would utilise to implement “a world class public […] Read More »
NSW COVID UPDATE 3 – 30 JUNE 2021
Members are advised, at the most recent Sydney Trains Train Crew COVID-19 Taskforce meeting of 28 June 2021, Locomotive Division Representatives and HSRs discussed recent instances of confirmed COVID-19 cases travelling on Sydney Trains services […] Read More »
Railtrain Newsflash: Port Services Agreement Voted Down for the Second Time
All Railtrain Members should stand proud in knowing that their fellow workers assigned to 1Rail in the Hunter Valley have unanimously voted down Railtrain’s proposed Hunter Port Services Enterprise Agreement. This is the second time […] Read More »
Campaign Update: Keep Freight on Aussie Trains!
Our campaign to stop proposed changes to coastal trading laws, which make it easier foreign flagged ships to undercut Australian rail freight services, is clearly being heard in Canberra. Last week the RTBU National Office […] Read More »
Funeral Notice for Stephen Lourey
Dear members, For those who would like to attend, please see the notice below for the funeral of Stephen Lourey. Read More »
RAILTRAIN – AT IT AGAIN! VOTE AND VOTE NO!
After two years and already two “No” Votes, Railtrain have again sent out their proposed Hunter Port Services Enterprise Agreement for a vote. The employees that were originally issued a notice of representational rights no […] Read More »
Important Update on Rail Safety Issues
Fatigue Management Guidelines Last year ONRSR released a Draft Fatigue Management Guideline which recommended a so-called “risk management approach” to fatigue on rail networks. The draft guideline stated: “By using the principles (of rest and […] Read More »
A message from your new Locomotive Division Secretary Farren Campbell
Dear Members, Today the NSW Branch Executive confirmed my appointment to the position of Locomotive Divisional Secretary as recommended by Divisional Council at their meeting on 9 June 2021 following the resignation of Bob Hayden. […] Read More »
A Message from Robert Hayden
Dear Members, I am writing today to let Delegates and Members know about my decision to step down as Locomotive Division Secretary effective from Wednesday 9 June 2021. The NSW Branch Executive, following a unanimous […] Read More »