QUBE EA hits some management roadblocks
Negotiations with QUBE management for a new enterprise agreement are continuing, albeit with a new management team. Read More »
North West Rail Link lunacy
As we know, the NSW Government’s plans for the North West Rail Link (NWRL) are staggeringly short-sighted. Read More »
Send a message of solidarity to our friends in New Zealand
Our friends at Port Lyttleton in New Zealand are entering into a major dispute and have asked for our solidarity and support. Read More »
NSW Trains CountryLink halts calls
NSW Trains has stopped providing important calls to members at some depots across the network. Read More »
Freightliner EA given the nod
The new Freightliner enterprise agreement has been approved, with 73% of eligible members voting in favour of the agreement. Read More »
Newcastle rail saga continues
Just prior to Christmas, local community groups had a huge win with the court ruling that the NSW Government couldn’t rip up the rail line from Boxing Day because removing rail infrastructure requires legislation to be passed through parliament – which hasn’t happened. Read More »
Secretary’s wrap
Welcome to the first Loco Express of 2015. We’re not even a month into the year and already 2015 is shaping up to be a busy and testing one for workers. Just yesterday, the Productivity […] Read More »
Review puts penalty rates, minimum wage, unfair dismissal at risk
The minimum wage, penalty rates, unfair dismissal, and a range of other workplace conditions will be put under the microscope this year, with the Productivity Commission yesterday revealing it is conducting a large-scale review of […] Read More »
Global rail unions fight neoliberal policies
Delegates from rail unions from across the globe have resoled to band together to fight against neoliberal rail policies, which are becoming increasingly common in many areas of the world. Read More »
In-principle agreement reached on Freightliner EA
After an eventful discussion period, negotiations for a new Freightliner enterprise agreement have finally concluded. Read More »