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 »
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 »



