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Cost-cutting, privatisation: sharing experiences for stronger unions
The Loco Division has shared experiences with representatives of the two British rail unions which represent British Train Drivers, about the challenges of dealing with hostile conservative governments, privatisation and cost-cutting. Mick Whelan and David Calfe […] Read More »
SSR: wage freeze threat
The Loco Division is not supporting a proposed wage freeze being put to members by freight company SSR. The company has told the union they will proceed with a vote for a wage freeze along with a […] Read More »
Maintaining skills on changing network
The union is standing up for the rights of Sydney Train drivers to maintain their skills and opportunities as the network continues to change. Glenfield station has had major infrastructure changes ahead of the opening […] Read More »
Progress at Freightliner
Progress is being made towards a new Enterprise Agreement at Freightliner. Loco Division Secretary Bob Hayden and the negotiating committee met with the company this week and have agreed to meet again on the 6th […] Read More »
Big weekends of steam
Steam trains will take centre stage on the Newcastle line over two weekends in November. Locos 3237 and 5917 will be the stars, celebrating 85 years of the Newcastle-Sydney Express passenger services. Regular journeys will […] Read More »
NSW Trains annual leave win
We’ve had a win on annual leave for Drivers at NSW Trains. The RTBU Locomotive Division recently met with NSW Trains in relation to the Step 3 annual leave dispute that was lodged two weeks […] Read More »
Pacific National – the latest
The RTBU met with Pacific National recently to discuss the company’s business integration program, and to clarify reports about more job loss. Read More »
NSW Trains uniform dispute
Members are advised that the RTBU has met with management under Step 3 of the Dispute settlement procedure in an effort to resolve issues with proposed uniforms. Not only is the proposed uniform unsuitable for […] Read More »
Sydney Trains Uniform Update
The dispute with management over new uniforms is still ongoing, with participants in the 30-day trial saying it is ‘inappropriate for the type of work being undertaken,’ and reporting numerous issues with various items. Targets […] Read More »
SPACE principles out in orbit
This week’s Safety Critical Document [SCD] Distribution packs for the train crew at Cronulla Depot have turned up at the Commonwealth Bank branch at Miranda, according to reports. Once the bank officials opened this important […] Read More »
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