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Hunter and Illawarra jobs go as Pacific National cuts 121 freight rail positions
Pacific National has announced big job cuts which will hit the Hunter Valley and the Illawarra hard. There are 121 jobs on the line in total, with 32 drivers to go from Port Waratah, eight from Greta, […] Read More »
Another NSW Transport cost blowout
The cost of the northern beaches bus line project has doubled after the NSW Government neglected to consider the cost of buying land, the Sydney Morning Herald reports. There are also rising doubts that the project will actually […] Read More »
Lift Up and Lay Back Dispute escalated
The current Step 3 dispute over the non-payment of Lift Up and Lay back for drivers working on a relief line has now been escalated to the Fair Work Commission for conciliation. It has come to the […] Read More »
Good news: Peer Support Dispute resolved
The Loco Division would like to inform members that the long running Step 2 dispute in relation to the non-payment of lift up and lay back for drivers acting in the Peer Support role has now […] Read More »
Update: NSW Trains time credit dispute
Last week we reported that NSW Trains failed to pay time credits to numerous drivers during a shutdown period. We have since received positive feedback from management, who have informed us that they acknowledge the need […] Read More »
RTBU pursuing Critical Incident Response for NSW Trains
Following the successful implementation of the Critical Incident Response at Sydney Trains, the RTBU has been proactively pursuing a similar arrangement to be implemented at NSW Trains. NSW Trains have conducted various forms of trauma […] Read More »
NSW Trains to use new pay system from January
An initial meeting has been convened to begin consultation regarding the integration of HR, payroll, procurement and finance so that this comes from one place instead of across multiple systems and processes. Transport Equip is the Enterprise Resource […] Read More »
OPCrew rostering for regional drivers
We’ve recently received correspondence from NSW Trains outlining its proposal to move regional drivers from the Microster to the OPCrew system, under the guise of having one system for all train crew. Their objectives for moving to […] Read More »
Minimum standards must be met at Travelodge
Your union has been made aware that the Travelodge has closed level 2 and moved train crew to level 17 for a period of time to conduct “refurbishments” on level 2. It was revealed that these “refurbishments” […] Read More »
Skytrain construction at risk of major delays
The construction of the Skytrain section of Sydney’s new metro line faces major delays due to cracks and buckling in the viaduct’s large concrete spans, the Sydney Morning Herald reports. Work is already running late and $50 million […] Read More »
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