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National OH&S laws update
Members are advised that work on the draft model National Work Health and Safety Regulations, codes of practice is nearing completion. Due to the time constraints for implementation of the new legislation, the proposed timelines […] Read More »
Freight drivers frozen out of digital radio process
Freight drivers are being left in the dark as the freight companies refuse to share information or consult with drivers about the transition to digital radio. The existing analogue radio system, CountryNet, is due to […] Read More »
National outlook for Loco Division
Loco Division delegates to last week’s National Council in Canberra took the opportunity to meet and discuss ways to strengthen ties across Australia. NSW Branch will host a national divisional meeting in May 2012, where […] Read More »
Cleanliness on the slide at RailCorp
Driver complaints about cleaning standards are on the rise as RailCorp continues its cleaning reform agenda. Cleanliness of cabs, meal rooms and standby facilities is a workplace health and safety issue. Drivers should report all […] Read More »
PN boss supports Qantas in IR stoush
As the RTBU prepares to start bargaining with Pacific National in the new year, PN’s parent company Asciano has thrown its weight behind the push by big business to wind back Labor’s Fair Work laws. […] Read More »
Election Notice
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CountryLink enforces new Flexible Work Practice policy
RailCorp have introduced a new policy which now requires drivers to compile a “shift swap” form prior to any shifts being exchanged. Countrylink have enforced this policy on its drivers with no local-level consultation or […] Read More »
Goulburn MOU remains unsigned
The Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) for the two-man working of the GB6 diagram has been altered at draft stage to allow for one-man operations in certain circumstances. CountryLink were sent the amended version four months […] Read More »
Waratah update: set six is ready for PC testing
* Members will be aware that Waratah sets three and four are now operational on a rotation basis for limited passenger runs. Set five has once again failed to meet its Practical Completion [PC] testing […] Read More »
Stop the Sell Off of Electricity
Before the last state election, Barry O’Farrell said “we have absolutely no plans to privatise either the generators or the poles and wires”. But now, with the Government’s “Tamberlin Inquiry” expected to recommend a full […] Read More »
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