Update
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 »
Assessment farce at Werris Creek
The ongoing refusal by CountryLink to develop proper documentation and processes that comply with RailCorp’s Competency Assessment policy has lead to an absurd charade on the Werris Creek to Moree route. The Werris Creek Principal […] Read More »
Better get fit fast!
Last December we alerted you to a special offer for RTBU Loco Division members to join the fitness club Fit n Fast at reduced rates. The offer stands until August 2012, so don’t leave it […] Read More »
Continuing concerns about CountryLink training
The RTBU Loco Division is continuing to try and resolve a dispute with RailCorp about training for CountryLink drivers. On February 20, the Locomotive Division attended a conciliation session at Fair Work Australia regarding the […] Read More »
End of an era for Lithgow
Two veteran drivers have retired after long years of proud service. Ian Casey has been working the railways for 52 years and Ian (Butch) Collins is just shy of 48 years. There will be a […] Read More »
No polos for you: RailCorp knocks back comfy shirts
RailCorp has knocked back a request from the RTBU to include polo shirts in the uniform for drivers. RailCorp claims it is seeking a more ‘professional image’ for drivers. This is despite other classifications including […] Read More »
Division reaffirms support for JRU7
The RTBU NSW Locomotive Division has reaffirmed its strong support for Japanese train drivers unfairly prisoned on charges of union coercion. This week, a Japanese court dismissed the final appeal in the JR Urawa Electric […] Read More »
Jobs threat in $6 million RailCorp review
The NSW Government will fork out $6.3 million to a consulting firm for less than four months work to review RailCorp operations. The RTBU has warned it will not tolerate any job cuts stemming from […] Read More »