Secretary’s wrap
We had a big win this week – Sydney Trains management has finally agreed to provide train crew with an improved uniform. Read More »
Mortdale route knowledge training
The long-running dispute over the training of drivers at Mortdale has finally been resolved. Read More »
Shift Manager training dispute
The Loco Division recently received information of a plan to have Sydney Trains Shift Managers “up-skilled” in train faults and failures. Read More »
Probation extension dispute
A class of trainee drivers got a rude shock recently when they were handed letters saying that their six month probation period had been extended to 12 months, with no justification. Read More »
BUDGET 2015/16: Federal Govt has sights set on ARTC
It was rumoured to be included in the Federal Budget, and it was – the Government is looking to privatise the ARTC. Read More »
Shorts are back – big win on Sydney Trains uniforms
After a long battle, Sydney Trains has finally agreed to change its uniforms for train crew. Shorts are now back, polo shirts are coming and the business shirts will now be made from a more […] Read More »
Get a history lesson at ATP before Baird sells it off
The Baird Government has set its sights on selling off the Australian Technology Park. If it goes, so too will the years of important loco history. Read More »
ARTC privatisation? Bad idea, Joe.
The Federal Budget tonight is expected to reveal the Abbott Government is looking to privatise the Australian Rail Track Corporation. Read More »
Storm update – 8 May
Thanks to some favourable weather in recent days, the Australian Rail Track Corporation now believes that the North Coast line will be operational by Saturday morning, approximately 10am. The North Coast line has been out […] Read More »
Moving forward on women’s campaigns
Twenty women from across all RTBU divisions met recently for the biannual Women’s Campaigns Committee (WCC) meeting. Read More »