Sydney Trains reform: depot tours
The RTBU Depot Tour will commence next week. The dates, venues and locations for each depot are listed below. Representatives will be in the depot all day, to allow members to drop in whenever suits […] Read More »
BBQ tour a huge success
Over the past weeks, the RTBU BBQ has travelled to Acacia Ridge, Taree, Narrabri, Werris Creek, Muswellbrook, Mudgee, Sydney, Parkes, Broken Hill, Cootamundra, Junee, Moss Vale, Port Kembla, Nowra, and all points in between. The […] Read More »
Secretary’s wrap
Thank you to everyone who took the time to complete our recent Sydney Trains reform survey. We had over 350 responses – 69 per cent of which were from drivers. It’s clear from they survey […] Read More »
Aurizon threatens job loss
Aurizon is threatening to cut around 800 jobs over the next three years as it seeks to slash over $350 million over the next three years. The 800 jobs would be on top of the […] Read More »
Mt Victoria Social Club send off for Larry Simmon
After 30 years on the tracks, driver Larry Simmons is retiring. The Mt Victoria Social Club is inviting everyone to come along and wish Larry all the best on Saturday 14 November at the Lawson […] Read More »
ACCC raises questions about Asciano takeover
The ACCC has thrown a spanner in the works of Brookfield’s plans to takeover Asciano. The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission has said that it has serious concerns about the access regimes relating to the […] Read More »
Survey shows Sydney Trains PR not working
The recent survey of members has shown that no one is buying Sydney Trains’ PR about the reform. Over 350 members completed the survey – 69 per cent of which were drivers. 83 per cent […] Read More »
Pacific National delusional on casuals
Pacific National is insistent that its move to introduce a casual workforce is not a problem for current workers. The company has also refused to admit it is in dispute with the union. Even despite […] Read More »
Sydney Trains reform: latest update
Two meetings were held with Sydney Trains this week to discuss its proposed reforms. We know this reform process is important to you, which is why the Loco and Guards Divisions will continue to keep you […] Read More »
PN’s move to hire casuals
Pacific National has started a process of employing a casual workforce in the Newcastle and Gunnedah Basin region, without any consultation with the union. The company sent a communication out to members in the region […] Read More »