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RTBU details flaws in the National Rail Safety Laws

The RTBU has submitted its response to the draft National Rail Safety Laws. Detailing its concerns about elements of the proposed laws to the National Safety Commission, the union argues that a number of reforms are […] Read More »

Blacktown sends off five of their finest

On Saturday August 13 2011, the Blacktown Social Club held a send off evening to celebrate the retirement of 5 of their senior men. Between them, their total railway careers added up to over 175 […] Read More »

Albanese responds to RTBU pressure on the Sydney to Melbourne rail line

Vigorous RTBU pressure for an investigation into the second-rate resleepering program and dangerous mudholes on the Sydney to Melbourne rail line has delivered results with Federal Infrastructure Minister Anthony Albanese announcing an inquiry. The independent […] Read More »

Second Waratah under scrutiny

The second Waratah set has been presented to RailCorp and is currently undergoing testing. Once again the RTBU is finding it difficult to gain access to this set with two reviews cancelled already by RailCorp. […] Read More »

Do you use a smartphone? Let us know

The Loco Division is investigating developing a smartphone application for train drivers, which would include an electronic shift and timekeeping diary. First, we need to know whether you use a smartphone and what kind it […] Read More »

Elections announced for PN Reps

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Bulk membership on the rise

Union membership in PN Bulk is increasing, particularly for fixed-term employees who have often expressed fears that union membership may be used against them. This is good timing because EA negotiations will commence later this […] Read More »

Union win on permanent jobs

As a result of ongoing negotiations with the union, PN Bulk has agreed to start the process of converting all fixed-term employees to permanent full-time. They have also acknowledged that fixed-term contracts were only supposed […] Read More »

Mud still flying over state of Sydney to Melbourne line

The RTBU will support any member who reduces the speed of their train on the Sydney to Melbourne line due to safety concerns following a recent near miss on the line. V/Line have recently imposed […] Read More »