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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 »
Breakthrough in train crossing safety
Following successful Victorian trials, Queensland rail is testing a new technology that provides a super-cheap solution to unsafe railway crossings. Developed by Townsville-based NFA Innovations, the Emergency Signal Intercepting Device (Pixie) is installed on rail […] Read More »
Meet the newest organiser
Jessica Epps has been learning fast as the newest organiser for the Rail, Tram and Bus Union Locomotive Division. At 23, Jessica is already a veteran of union activism, having worked for the Financial Union […] Read More »
National Rail 20 year reunion
Ex-employees of National Rail Corporation are holding a 20 year reunion on April 5. All past and present employees from National Rail Corporation and Pacific National Intermodal are invited to attend and catch up with […] Read More »
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