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NEWSFLASH: Recent Assault – RTBU meet with FLACH management and Safework NSW
On Thursday your Union and HSR met with management and Safework NSW Inspectors to discuss concerns regarding safety and security, and to identify what the company has done to improve safety at the Sandgate office, […] Read More »
In the Spotlight: Giovanna Bonelli
We meet Central Depot Membership Coordinator and Affirmative Action Representative (Rail), Giovanna Bonelli, who looks after drivers at Central. I’ve been working in the railways for… Seven years I first got interested in this career path […] Read More »
ARTC renegates on commitment to meet combined rail unions to resolve dispute
*** Note this dispute excludes train drivers** The Australian Rail Track Corporation (ARTC) has reneged on its commitment to meet with the combined rail unions (RTBU, ASU, ETU, and Professionals Australia) just two days after ARTC […] Read More »
Railway workers unite to benefit Sotiriou family
RTBU member Gary Pontifex recently raised $3,000 for the family of former RTBU Locomotive Division Vice President (Passenger Section), Depot Organiser and great mate to many, John Sotiriou, who sadly passed away earlier this year. […] Read More »
NSW Trains injury hotline trial
NSW Trains is about to commence a trial in the North Region of changes to the Injury Hotline. As part of the trial, employees who have suffered an injury and are required to contact the […] Read More »
Unions call for a national Anti-Corruption Commission
Australian unions are demanding the Turnbull Government establish a national Anti-Corruption Commission with the power to investigate corruption in all areas of our society. In light of the world-wide bribery scandal involving major Australian companies, […] Read More »
PN Coal – Slight Reprieve
In significant news for Pacific National Coal members, management this week advised they will not proceed with any forced retrenchments. The decision comes after stronger than expected volumes for the last couple months and forecasts […] Read More »
PN Enterprise Agreement negotiations to start soon
The enterprise agreement silly session is about to kick off (although some would say it just continuing) with arrangements being made for preliminary Pacific National Enterprise Agreement discussions to commence. While Pacific National Coal, Bulk […] Read More »
Have you taken the latest Sydney Trains survey?
The Loco Division has launched another survey to help gauge members’ views on the important Sydney Trains reform issues. The responses so far (around 400 members have responded) show that sectorisation isn’t a popular proposition; […] Read More »
RTBU calls for national rail regime in light of Brookfield bid
RTBU National Secretary, Bob Nanva, has written to Federal Infrastructure Minister, Warren Truss, calling on him to address Brookfield’s proposed takeover of Asciano and the broader issues that come with it. In the letter to […] Read More »