Clause 12 – Sydney Trains Facilitation Clause
Members are advised that a Special ETDC Meeting was held Tuesday 12/6/18 for Sydney Trains to discuss with Delegates the possible commencement of Clause 12 discussions. Download the footplate here. Read More »
Footplate: Increase in Union dues
Members are advised that the in line with past practice union fees are scheduled to increase from the first full pay period from the 1st July 2018 for all Locomotive Division Members. Click here to […] Read More »
GWA – FREIGHTLINER COAL SHIFT CHANGE DISPUTE UPDATE
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Locomotive Division – Active in the Workplace
We are excited by the great attendance and keen participation seen at recent Locomotive Division workplace meetings. Recently meetings have been held at Leppington, North Sydney and Central giving Members the opportunity to have their […] Read More »
RTBU – 2018 union elections notice
The Australian Electoral Commission (AEC) has supplied information regarding the RTBU elections for National and NSW Branch positions for 2018. Click here to download the information. Nominations. which must be in writing and comply with […] Read More »
FWC social media decision a warning for all employees
It’s a case that should act as a warning to all employees – the Fair Work Commission has found that the dismissal of a BHP Billiton mineworker, who posted two Facebook posts relating to work […] Read More »
Hear the latest from NZ
The latest edition of The Activist – the New Zealand Rail and Maritime Transport Union’s newsletter – has been released. Click here to read it. Read More »
ABC: Fast rail could turn Sydney, Wollongong, Newcastle into ‘mega region’
A fast train network connecting greater Sydney, Wollongong and Newcastle as a “mega region” could create more than 10,000 new jobs, according to a new report. Click here to read all about it in the […] Read More »
Ron Simmons – 50 years on the job
Ron Simmons celebrated 50 years on the job recently at the Parkes Rural and Bulk Depot. Ron started his career on the 06/06/1968 at Binnaway. His first job was the Mudgee Mail Train to Gwabegar […] Read More »
AFR: No need to plug the inland rail gap, says CEO
The last gap in the $9 billion freight railway linking Melbourne to Brisbane won’t have to be filled for two decades because of a lack of demand, according to its chief executive. Inland Rail CEO […] Read More »



