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RTBU Locomotive member WIN sets state-wide precedent

Apr 24, 2018

In an excellent win not just for our member, but for workers across NSW,  the Workers Compensation Commission has made a landmark decision to grant compensation for retired railway worker Sam Baldacchino for an injury […] Read More »

The Australian: Pacific National boss rails against road lobby dominance

Apr 24, 2018

The Australian, Matt Chambers. Pacific National boss Dean Dalla Valle is on a mission to boost rail’s public and policy presence, saying an industry voice has been sorely lacking in a nation facing a surge […] Read More »

NSW Trains – Fatigue Risk Management Plan

NSW Trains – Fatigue Risk Management Plan

Apr 20, 2018

The RTBU has recently been consulted regarding a fatigue risk management plan which NSW  Trains intends to undertake over the coming months. Initially, roster construction and fatigue management applications will be reviewed for On Board […] Read More »

Sydney/NSW Trains – Critical Incident Response Procedure

Sydney/NSW Trains – Critical Incident Response Procedure

As members will be aware, the Sydney/NSW Trains Critical Incident Response procedure  has now been expanded to include all employees of Sydney Trains as a part of the recent EA negotiations. The Loco Division has […] Read More »

Aurizon Intermodal finishes up

Aurizon Intermodal finishes up

Apr 20, 2018

Aurizon Intermodal has now finally finished its operations, meaning the sad loss of over 250 jobs. The last train worked was 1451 from Enfield to Carrington and return 4152 to Enfield on the 31st March 2018. […] Read More »

Footplate: Diagrams in Excess of 193km

Apr 20, 2018

The Locomotive Division wishes to remind Members of their long held condition of employment regarding rostering of diagrams in excess of 193 kilometres. Download the footplate here.  Read More »

Eveleigh driver trainer donates time to support great cause

Apr 20, 2018

When Eveleigh Sub Division member and Driver Trainer, Gary Pontifex, is not fighting fires with the RFS in his spare time, he is out there supporting charities. One charity in particular that Gary is passionate […] Read More »

Retired driver speaks up about railway tragedies 

Apr 19, 2018

Trigger warning: death and suicide. If you need support, please call Lifeline on 13 11 14. Image: Saber Baluch, SBS Insight This week’s insight program will feature a story from Mick White, a retired driver and RTBU Locomotive Division […] Read More »

Loco a hit at ‘Fight for the Right to Strike’

Apr 17, 2018

Last Saturday saw the “Fight for the Right to Strike” public meeting held at the Maritime Union of Australia’s Sydney Office. The event was standing room only as well over 100 attendees witnessed addresses from […] Read More »

Footplate: PN Intermodal EA Update

Apr 12, 2018

PN Intermodal Members Parkes are advised: The Pacific National Enterprise Agreement for PNI has now been ratified by Fair Work Commission (FWC). It is your legal contract of employment between you and Pacific National. In […] Read More »

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