Update
The mega-machines helping China link the world
Article by the BBC China is creating a network of ambitious land- and sea-based transport links to connect its booming economy with those of Europe and Africa. And it’s wasting no time – designing incredible […] Read More »
Sydney Trains Footplate: Annual Leave Preference Dispute Resolved
Your Locomotive Division wishes to inform members of the positive resolution to a recent dispute issued at several Sydney Trains depots. Last week Sydney Trains management issued the 2019 Train Crew Annual Leave Request form. […] Read More »
ABC survey: Is your train station accessible? We want to hear from you
ABC Online. We’re launching a project mapping inaccessibility across Australia’s train network but we need your help to do it. If you’re a wheelchair user or care for someone in one, maybe you’re a parent […] Read More »
A MESSAGE FOR ALL TRAIN CREW- BIG BROTHER IS WATCHING!
Sacked for Speeding via GPS. Locomotive Division Members are advised of a recent incident that ended with one of our Members being sacked. The Pacific National Member was driving a call vehicle and had an […] Read More »
ACCC takes action against Pacific National and Aurizon
19 July 2018 – You can click here to view this online notice on the ACCC website. The ACCC has instituted proceedings in the Federal Court against Pacific National and Aurizon (ASX: AZJ), and their […] Read More »
Same job, same pay!
Labour hire firms are ripping off workers with low wages and poor working conditions and it must be stopped. For some job-seekers, labour hire firms can an opportunity to take up flexible working arrangements, or […] Read More »
Central Coast: Change the rules launch
On the 31st of July, Unions NSW will launch their Change the Rules campaign in the Central Coast. Read the information below, or click the link here to RSVP. At a time when profits are booming, and […] Read More »
Train drivers have the toughest job in the country
STRESS. It’s public enemy number one – the thing we worry about more than our finances, family, future and relationships. For most people, their jobs are the main source, and it can lead to a […] Read More »
Aurizon Newsflash No 8: Management too scared to let employees have their say
Following the recent depot tours to advise members of the negotiations status, the RTBU requested a meeting on 9th July 2018 with Aurizon to discuss the feedback and to see if there was an opportunity […] Read More »
ONRSR Fatigue Risk Management Review
As Members may be aware, ONRSR, the National Rail Regulator, have undertaken a Fatigue Risk Management Review at the request of Ministerial Council. The Regulator states that their objectives in undertaking the fatigue risk management […] Read More »