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PN doesn’t let facts get in the way of the story
Pacific National certainly didn’t let the facts get in the way of the story when it sent a message out on Saturday morning blaming the Loco Division for the company’s decision to withdraw in-principle agreement […] Read More »
Reform survey showing members reject cluster depot move
The sectorisation of Train Crew and the cluster depot proposal are overwhelmingly unpopular and most people want the lift up/lay back payments to stay as they are, according to the preliminary outcome of the current RTBU survey running on the […] Read More »
Disciplinary Matters Dispute
The Loco Division is going to the Fair Work Commission in December over NSW Trains disciplinary process. The RTBU has decided to pursue the matter in the Fair Work Commission in order to overturn a particular […] Read More »
Secretary’s wrap
The discussions about Sydney Trains reform aren’t going away anytime soon. We’ve been in further discussions with the company recently, and you can see all the updates on that here on the website. We may […] Read More »
Wayside Detection Equipment
Sydney Trains has installed Wayside detection equipment at various locations throughout the network for the purpose of detecting wheel variances and sticking brakes. This equipment can also be utilised to detect train speeds and we […] Read More »
Left in service – the saga continues
There have been numerous instances of management attempting to force drivers to take a train from a maintenance centre, even though it has exceeded the time allowed for ‘trains left in service’. Read More »
Newcastle transport sell-off a real risk to community
The NSW Government’s moves to sell off the Newcastle bus network will cost local commuters dearly, the RTBU has said. NSW Transport Minister, Andrew Constance this week told the Rail, Tram and Bus Union that the […] Read More »
The often hidden of difficulties of life as a train driver
We know the being a train driver can be an incredibly taxing job. Many of us have had to deal with the tragedy of a fatality on the track, which can really take its toll […] Read More »
Wayne Howards retirement party / Christmas Party
The Leppington Stabling Yard Social Club is hosting a joint celebration on November 20th – a farewell to Wayne Howards who is heading off to retirement, and the annual Christmas party. WHEN: Friday 20 November, […] Read More »
Aurizon’s in-cab recording a serious concern for workers
Aurizon’s plans to introduce in-cab video and audio recordings (inward facing cameras) were front and centre in our discussions at the recent RTBU National Council. The union has a number of serious concerns about the […] Read More »
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