Secretary’s wrap
It’s been a long time coming, but we’re finally nearing agreement on the QUBE enterprise agreement. We don’t want to get ahead of ourselves, but with the exception of a few clauses which will hopefully […] Read More »
QUBE EA almost within reach…
Negotiations for a new QUBE enterprise agreement are drawing nearer to a close, however there still a small number of outstanding issues yet to be resolved. Read More »
Keep your mates in mind: awards and conditions
Some unfortunate reports have surfaced recently of workers in some areas taking it upon themselves to undertake duties which are not within their position description as drivers, and are outside of the relevant drivers awards. Read More »
ACTU Congress 2015
The ACTU Congress was held in Melbourne during the week, with around 800 delegates from affiliated unions meeting to discuss the union movement’s agenda for the next three years. Read More »
Freightliner Intermodal negotiations kick off
Negotiations for a new enterprise agreement at Freightliner kicked off this week with the first meeting between the union and management being used to present the parties’ log of claims. Read More »
Taree race meet, June 5th
Head along to the Taree Races on Friday 5 June for a great day out at the track. Read More »
RTBU leading the debate at ACTU Congress
The ACTU Congress is on in Melbourne this week – a triennial event which sees union delegates from right across the country come together to set the union agenda for the coming years. Read More »
Shift Manager, Operations, NSW Trains
NSW Trains has recently created and advertised for the position of a Shift Manager – Operations, which has raised serious concerns within the Loco Division. Read More »
Shift manager training dispute
Concerns around shift managers being trained to detect train faults and failures have now been put to bed, with the dispute being resolved. Read More »
Garry McDean Golf Day – date change
The annual Garry McDean golf day had to be postponed due to bad weather. The classic event will now be held on Sunday 7 June at the Taree Golf Club. Read More »