Update
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 »
Opal Card Not Working???
Members are advised that it would seem current employee issued OPAL card may have been de-activated prior to the new OPAL card (as advised by TfNSW) being received and activated for use. Members who find their […] Read More »
NSW Trains & Sydney Trains EA 2021: Your Log of Claims
Dear Members, As we launch into the 2021 bargaining round for the Sydney and NSW Trains Enterprise Agreements, it is worth looking back on what it took to get us to this point. It has […] Read More »
Newsflash: ANTR 406 & 408 – Use of Headlight & Horn
Members are reminded of the importance of ANTR – 406 & 408 Network Rules regarding the Use of Locomotive Headlights & Horns. Issues have arisen regarding the inappropriate use of the headlight and the sounding […] Read More »
KEEP BIG BROTHER OUT OF OUR CABS
The RTBU is continuing to fight to protect workers from the draconian and dangerous proposal to introduce mandatory in-cab audio and video recordings. The strong campaign by RTBU members has forced ONRSR to verbally back […] Read More »
In-Cab Recordings Update: You’ve Been Heard!
The RTBU has continued discussions with ONRSR about in-cab recordings and, as a result,ONRSR has revised its policy position to address your concerns! For now, ONRSR’s revised policy position will be to only recommend allowing […] Read More »
Vale Bob Plain (Plainy)
Vale Bob Plain (Plainy), 1945-2021 It is with sadness that I wish to advise members on the passing of Bob Plain, or Plainy to those who knew him. Bob played a significant role in the […] Read More »