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Airport staff can’t afford to go home between shifts
Workers at Sydney airport have been setting up camp and sleeping under the terminal because it’s not worth their while – either time wise or financially – to return home before their next shift starts. […] Read More »
PN NSW Bulk EA: Fake Negotiations
Your negotiation team met with PN management again on Wednesday 15 and Thursday 16 March. We had anticipated the actual negotiations would start this round of meetings after both sides had put their Part A […] Read More »
71 people faced with uncertainty as Newcastle train call centre closes
— Media Release — The Rail Tram and Bus Union of NSW is condemning the decision of the NSW Liberal Government for the closure of Newcastle based NSW Trains call centre where 71 people are […] Read More »
Secretary’s wrap
It’s great to see Blue Mountains MP Trish Doyle continuing to stand up for rail and advocating for passenger safety. Last week she called for the NIF contract with South Korean consortium Hyundai Rotem to […] Read More »
Opal fare hikes to hurt commuters, says Labor
Labor transport spokeswoman Jodi McKay has called for the NSW Government to come clean on its plans to increase Opal fares. Ms McKay told the media that looming price increases could hurt commuters, and said daily return […] Read More »
Bathurst bullet fast but not big enough?
Is the Bathurst Bullet not big enough? Lithgow City Council will vote on whether to support a motion to ask for another two carriages to be attached. What do you think? Let us know. Read More »
Sally McManus becomes the first female ACTU secretary
Read the Sydney Morning Herald‘s profile of Sally McManus, the first female ACTU secretary here. See also “ACTU boss Sally McManus has no problem with workers breaking ‘unjust laws‘” (ABC news) Read More »
Byron Bay to get world’s first solar train?
A solar powered train, thought to be the first in the world, is set to run in Byron Bay as part of a revitalised vision to get the Northern Rivers rail trail on track. Read […] Read More »
Cancel overseas train contract, says Trish Doyle MP
Blue Mountains MP Trish Doyle is a great supporter of rail and a strong advocate for passenger safety. Now she’s calling for the international contract for South Korean consortium Hyundai Rotem to design, manufacture and test the […] Read More »
Upcoming ballot at Central ETR: make sure you vote!
The Central ETR Sub Division is currently holding an election for the position of Depot Organiser. After the decentralisation of Central (WP3), transfers created vacant positions and nominations were called for Depot Organiser, Convenor and […] Read More »
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