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Mobility trial (iPads) update
As previously reported, Sydney Trains has undertaken a review of TWP 100 and its associated mobile phone protocols and has now developed (in consultation with the RTBU) an Electronic Device Usage Policy which will cover usage parameters […] Read More »
Phones for NSW Train crew?
NSW Trains is currently looking into the possibility of issuing crew electronic devices for reporting purposes. This is similar to the Sydney Trains iPad distribution and follows NSW Government initiatives to reduce paper usage in […] Read More »
PN Intermodal – terrible case of employee relations
A member employed by PN Intermodal was recently contacted one evening and asked to work an overtime shift to help the company, which in good faith he agreed to do. The driver was subsequently advised […] Read More »
PN Enterprise Agreement negotiations to start soon
The enterprise agreement silly session is about to kick off (although some would say it just continuing) with arrangements being made for preliminary Pacific National Enterprise Agreement discussions to commence. While Pacific National Coal, Bulk […] Read More »
What rubbish…
In bizarre scenes, employees at Sydney PN Depot were recently threatened with dismissal because two rubbish dumpsters were filled to overflowing over the Easter break. Adding to the ridiculous nature of the threats was that the […] Read More »
QUBE EA gets a nod…just
The latest enterprise agreement at QUBE was recently voted up by a slim margin, with 68 yes votes to 64 no votes. The vote was the third attempt by the company to get its agreement […] Read More »
Two person cabs for the US?
Railroads would operate with two-person crews in loco cabs if federal regulators in the United States get their way. The Federal Railroad Administration is proposing the new two-people in cabs rule for most operations, saying […] Read More »
The latest from NZ
The first edition of The Transport Worker – the Rail and Maritime Transport Union of New Zealand’s journal – for 2016 has just landed. Check out all the latest from NZ here. Read More »
Secretary’s wrap
Could we be finally be nearing the end of the Asciano sale back and forth? The latest news is that Qube and Brookfield have agreed to divvy-up the assets, meaning the end of the saga […] Read More »
Is the Asciano sale nearing an end?
The Asciano debacle has taken yet another turn, with Qube and Brookfield agreeing to divvy-up Asciano – potentially meaning the seemingly never-ending back and forth bidding war may soon be over. The proposed deal would […] Read More »
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