Common sense finally prevails at Rolling Stock
Common sense has finally prevailed at Rolling Stock, with crew now only having to wear safety glasses when required, rather than full-time as the impractical rules stated. Read More »
Sector 1 Rostering Dispute
Mortdale, Cronulla and Waterfall depots have had a big safety win recently, with drivers fighting to maintain review road diagrams following Sydney Trains’ attempt to remove them. Read More »
FWC backs PN over sacked driver
The Fair Work Commission has ruled that Pacific National’s sacking of a driver who failed to respond to two signals on the route between Junee and Sydney, was justified. Read More »
Australia ranked alongside Chile, Ghana, UK on workers’ rights
The International Trade Union Confederation (ITUC) has named Australia as a “country of concern” during the opening of its third congress in Berlin. Read More »
Transport Now – Budget wrap
The latest edition of Transport NOW – the RTBU’s monthly national policy newsletter – has just been released. Read More »
Port Kembla Loco Maintenance centre 50-year reunion
Everyone who has added to the illustrious history of Port Loco is invited to celebrate the 50th year of its continuous operation and catch up with former/current workmates on Saturday 21 June. Read More »
Urgent call for submissions – Government Review of Workers Compensation Cuts
The NSW Government has finally opened a Review of the workers compensation changes that cut the rights of thousands of injured workers almost two years ago. Read More »
Removing staff car parks will impact on running of rail network
Taking 1000 car spots away from key transport workers at train stations could effect the on time running of the rail network, the NSW Rail, Tram and Bus Union said today. Read More »
Suburban driving training back on track
The suburban driver training course came under severe pressure recently, which resulted in rostering issues that had a negative impact on the course and its participants. Read More »
Rail Entities Seek Fair Work Commission Hearing
On Wednesday 14 May 2014 the Combined Rail Unions’ officials met with the Rail Entities to advise the outcomes of the Delegates’ meeting held on Tuesday, and to continue negotiations on the issues identified by […] Read More »