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Waratah Train update
RailCorp has finally confirmed it will accept the first Waratah train. After a delay of 18 months it’s likely to enter service in July and will initially be operated by the Waratah Crew. As reported […] Read More »
Queen’s Birthday roster win
Over 100 workers at the North Sydney & Hornsby Depots faced substantial loss of income as a result of RailCorp’s proposed decision to roster them all ‘off’ over the recent Queen’s Birthday long weekend due […] Read More »
Goulburn delegate challenges local MP over IR laws
A delegation of public sector workers met Goulburn state MP and Family and Community Services minister Pru Goward last Friday in an attempt to get the MP to cross the floor and vote against the […] Read More »
RTBU tour highlights problems facing regional workers
As the freight industry continues to expand, and the reactivation of country depots becomes increasingly important, I was pleased to have the chance to take a four-day regional NSW tour to meet with members and […] Read More »
RTBU joins IR protest
The RTBU made a strong showing at today’s public sector wide protest rally against new state IR laws. Barry O’Farrell’s legislation is currently due to pass the lower house after winning support from the Shooters […] Read More »
Brian changes track after 32 years
Pacific National veteran and long-time RTBU delegate Brian Glover has farewelled his colleagues and accepted a job with rival operator Freightliner. Brian resigned from PN after being stood down in controversial circumstances six weeks ago. […] Read More »
Drivers pissed off about urine testing
Our Loco Express poll on urine testing shows strong dissatisfaction with urine testing across the rail industry. Vote now. 98% of Loco Express readers want drug testing to switch from urine to saliva swab testing, […] Read More »
Super outcome at IRA
Drivers at freight operator Independent Railways of Australia overwhelmingly endorsed a new Enterprise Agreement this week that pushes employer-provided superannuation up to an industry-leading 14%. The three-year agreement also kisses goodbye to an arrangement where […] Read More »
Members the focus of Loco NSW tour
RTBU members will be given the opportunity to talk about the issues important to them during a NSW tour planned by the RTBU Loco Division. I will be conducting a 7-stop tour of the state […] Read More »
Working Australia Census: have your say
The Working Australia Census gives union members across Australia a chance to tell their unions about the things that are important to them. It asks questions about the main concerns for you in your workplace, […] Read More »
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