Vale Noel Phillips
The Loco Division’s condolences go out to the family, friends and former colleagues of well-known and very popular driver, Noel Phillips. Read More »
Help save Newcastle Rail
Will you join the rally against the State Government’s move to rip up the Newcastle Rail line on December 14th? Read More »
Farewell and thanks to Ian Wyllie
The Loco Division is farewelling Loco Division Assistant Secretary Ian Wyllie, who after just short of 28 years in the industry is heading off to enjoy retirement. Read More »
The results are in…
Official numbers are still to come, but the result of the union election is clear – the RTBU United team with Alex Claassens as Secretary has been re-elected to lead your union into the future. Read More »
Global info sharing. You’d be surprised how small the world is.
Unions right across the world share similar concerns and issues. Within the rail industry, the similarities between the challenges faced by our division and similar divisions interstate and overseas are even more closely aligned. Read More »
Sydney Trains’ summer of discontent
The recent searing Sydney temperatures have left a large number of Sydney Trains drivers very hot under the collar. Read More »
The crib issue that keeps going and going…
NSW Trains’ failure to resolve the ongoing issue crib breaks being paid incorrectly has forced the Loco Division to take the issue to the Fair Work Commission. Read More »
The myriad of PN issues and dispute – get the low down
On the surface, Pacific National may look as though it is ‘one PN’. But dig a little and the image becomes a little murky – particularly when it comes to enterprise agreements. Read More »
Drivers thank grandmother of the Indian Pacific
When the Indian Pacific headed off on its maiden voyage in 1970, Kathleen stood on the platform waving the Australian flag to her father who was making the special journey. It was the beginning of […] Read More »
Just hours left to cast your vote
Have you voted in the union election yet? You’ve got until 5pm Monday to make sure the Australian Electoral Commission gets your ballot paper. Read More »



