Drug testing on the increase in NSW
The chances of you being subject to a random drug test at work have just increased substantially. In addition to the random testing system that rail operators are required to implement by law in NSW, […] Read More »
PN disputes and events
Click here to see some quick updates on some of the current disputes and events relating to Pacific National members, including shift manager reclassification; train coordinator and integrates live run coordinator changes and an NOC/IPS […] Read More »
PN voluntary redundancies and company lies
In what has come to a complete shock to the union and employees, Pacific National Intermodal has just announced it is calling for voluntary redundancies. A memo was sent to workers on Tuesday evening outlining […] Read More »
Pacific National – Operations Centre Bulletin
The RTBU has been examining all scenarios to ensure members’ concerns about the establishment of the PN National Operations Centres are addressed and their conditions of employment are enforced. It would appear from our legal […] Read More »
ACCC raises further concerns about Asciano takeover
There’s been yet another twist in the Asciano takeover bid saga. The competition watchdog has now stepped in and questioned the commercial relationships between Qube, Brookfield Infrastructure and the six international investment funds behind the […] Read More »
Unions call for a national Anti-Corruption Commission
Australian unions are demanding the Turnbull Government establish a national Anti-Corruption Commission with the power to investigate corruption in all areas of our society. In light of the world-wide bribery scandal involving major Australian companies, […] Read More »
Workers’ Memorial Day – April 28th
Workers Memorial Day, or the International Day of Mourning, is coming up on April 28th. The day is a time to remember those workers who have been killed at or because of their work, and […] Read More »
Secretary’s wrap
Among all the bad news at Pacific National Coal, we’ve recently been given a very welcomed, albeit small, dose of good news. The company has announced that it won’t be going ahead with its planned […] Read More »
Around the Tracks tour
The Loco Division is coming to you! As part of the Around the Tracks tour, Brian Head will be out and about at the following locations. This is an opportunity to come along and have […] Read More »
PN trying to keep NSW Loco in dark over VIC EA talks
Pacific National R&B recently sent out a notice to indicate that it is ready to start negotiations for a new PN Vic enterprise agreement – but it seems the company is determined to keep the […] Read More »



