QUBE Members Enterprise Agreement Update
On Wednesday 14th December 2022, your Locomotive Division Enterprise Agreement Committee met with QUBE Management to continue bargaining for your replacement Enterprise Agreement. We welcomed Greg Woods from the Newcastle Depot as part of your […] Read More »
Blacktown Retirement Presentations
Over the past 12 months, Blacktown has seen a number of Train Crew hand in their keys and retire. On Friday December 2nd at the annual Christmas Drinks, we raised our glasses to four of […] Read More »
MOMENTUM – LIFT UP LAY BACK PENALTY
Recently there have been several enquiries from concerned members regarding Momentum’s application of Lift up and Lay back at Barracks. Prior to the EA being voted in, Momentum had apparently been paying employees an incentive […] Read More »
In principle agreement reached- action lifted
We are pleased to advise that after two days of strong member actions and intense negotiation with the company, the parties have this afternoon struck an in-principle agreement that we are confident to put to […] Read More »
Coverage of PN Lockout
The lockout by Pacific National of workers refusing to work trains that don’t meet minimum safety standards has been covered by NBN News. You can read and watch the full story by clicking here. Read More »
DIRTY TRICKS DESERVE A STRONG AND UNITED RESPONSE
Late this afternoon, PN sent a notice under section 471(4)(c) of the Fair Work Act stating that it would not pay or accept work from members that take protected industrial action. PN have said if […] Read More »
Blacktown 2022 Christmas Drinks
Christmas drinks are being held on 2nd December 2022, at the Marayong Hotel from 2pm onwards. Everyone is welcome (bring your partners too), and light snacks will be served on the day. Please, come and […] Read More »
Kim Andronicus is retiring
Join us to celebrate the end of Kim’s 52 years of service with the NSW Railways. 1st floor bar, Aurora hotel, 324 Elizabeth Street Surry Hills on the 25th of November 2022 from 1700. Download […] Read More »
PN Bulk EA Update
DEFINITION OF PN GRATITUDE = DUMMY SPIT After our recent depot tour, we met with PN Management again yesterday and put forward member feedback on their recent Pay Offer. That feedback overwhelmingly showed that members […] Read More »
BBQ to support John Mooney and family
Recently, John and his family lost everything in a house fire. We are asking people to come out in support, put your hand in your pocket and enjoy a snag sanger to help ease this […] Read More »