Secretary’s wrap
There are a number of big events coming up over the next few weeks – not least is the ACTU-led rallies across the country on March 4th. The rallies are designed to show our politicians […] Read More »
Fancy a snag? Loco BBQ tour kicks off
The Loco Division is about to kick off a very important BBQ tour of the state. Loco Division reps will be turning up at various locations with a BBQ and plenty of snags throughout March, […] Read More »
Put Wednesday 4 March in your diary
Wednesday 4 March is going to be big. Workers are holding a National Day of Action to show the Coalition government exactly what we want from our leaders. Read More »
Gary Towers retirement
A large group of former and current colleagues headed along to the XXX to farewell Gary Towers as he heads of to retirement. Read More »
Drivers to go 2.0 – mobility trial
Following the successful trial and eventual implementation of the use of iPads for Guards, Sydney Trains has now begun the consultation process with drivers. Read More »
Removal of staff car parks: the reality
The Transport Minister has made quite a deal in the media of her proposal to “hand back to the public” car parking spaces that had previously been allocated for employees. Read More »
Secretary’s wrap
Politics in Australia is throwing some real curve balls at the moment. Last weekend we saw a huge swing against the incumbent Liberal/National Government in Queensland – based in part at least on the Newman’s […] Read More »
Freightliner Coal EA formalised
The new Freightliner Coal enterprise agreement has been approved by the Fair Work Commission and is now in use. Read More »
OSCAR Fast Stable
Sydney Trains is installing a Fast Stable system on OSCAR trains in order to prolong the battery life. Read More »
Competency Assurance Dispute
Sydney Trains has made several attempts over the last 12 months to change the seven day notice requirement for competency assurance. Read More »