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Constructive negotiations end the PN stand-down dispute
The RTBU has reached an agreement with PN Coal regarding the interpretation of the stand-down clause of the EA. The union recently disputed the way stand-down notices were delivered recently at Port Kembla and […] Read More »
Floods wreck havoc on country lines
The wild weather and flooding of last week is still causing chaos in rural NSW. Based in Junee with CountryLink, driver Tony McLaughlin told LocoExpress that the line between Sydney and Melbourne is still suffering […] Read More »
PN drags its feet on EA negotiations
The RTBU is currently negotiating with four divisions of Pacific National – operational, intermodal train crew, coal and bulk – as the current EAs expire on June 30, 2012. The negotiations have been going on […] Read More »
Freight aims to match coal in new EA
The RTBU and Freightliner Australia have commenced negotiations on the EA for the freight side of the business which is due to expire at the end of 2012. With RTBU members in coal enjoying a […] Read More »
Southern Shorthaul Railroad EA close to finalisation
The RTBU have commenced talks with SSR to replace the current EA that expired some years ago. It is attempting to modernise the EA to bring each clause up to the current industry standard on […] Read More »
Have you been affected by the floods across NSW?
Tell us about your flood experiences here and send your photos to info@locoexpress.com.au Read More »
Membership in coal almost 100 per cent
The RTBU is pleased to announce that membership in coal is climbing day by day and is approaching 100 per cent. This is due to the expansion of the workforce in the industry with most […] Read More »
CF 44 locomotives a pain in the neck for PN Coal drivers
The CF 44 Class locomotives continue to create issues for our members within Pacific National. These locomotives have been built to CFCLA’s specifications by United Goninan to the same template as the Xstrata XRN locomotives […] Read More »
PN Coal denies misuse of the stand-down clause at Port Kembla
An inadequate stand-down notice issued by PN Coal, that affected train crew at Port Kembla and Lithgow, has lead to the RTBU seeking help from FWA help clarify how stand-down notices should be issued to […] Read More »
Work-hour and rest-break protections to be scrapped under new laws
**This story has been updated here The draft Regulatory Impact Statement (RIS) covering hours of work and rest in the new Rail Safety National Law delivers a hammer blow to the safety and work-life balance […] Read More »
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