Debate rages over training on new infrastructure
With the recent opening of the new infrastructure changes at Liverpool, a difference of opinion seems to have emerged in regards to what constitutes training in new or modified infrastructure. Read More »
National Secretary advocates for fairer pre-selection
In a recent speech for the Australian Fabian Society, RTBU National Secretary Bob Nanva said that the ALP’s current pre-selection process was “broken”. Read More »
Breakthrough in Aurizon case
The RTBU and Aurizon management have reached an in-principal agreement during EA negotiations at the Fair Work Commission this week. Read More »
Global support for Aurizon workers
Messages of support for Aurizon workers, who have been forced to take protected industrial action in order to get a fair agreement, have been flying in from all over the world. Read More »
Remembering rail union legend, Bob Crow
In the early hours of Tuesday 11 March, legendary UK union leader Bob Crow died of a heart attack, aged 52. Read More »
Loco Division tour – make your voice heard
The Loco Division will be touring throughout the state during April, meeting with members to discuss concerns and ideas around current working conditions. Read More »
Rail Entities update: Beware the captive employee meeting
All level 4 senior managers have been told to have “one-to-one and on-to-few meetings” with employees in an attempt to pressure members to agree to five agreements rather then the single agreement the union are […] Read More »
Have you saved your seat at Town Hall?
Public transport is going to the hot topic at the upcoming Sydney Alliance: People’s Agenda meeting held on Wednesday 26th March. Read More »
Combined Rail Unions update
The Combined Rail Unions are continuing to fight for a fair Rail Entities enterprise agreement. This week CRU representatives were in the Fair Work Commission after the rail entities notified a dispute. Rail entities claims […] Read More »
Asbestos regulations in New Zealand woeful
New Zealand needs to follow Australia’s lead and ban the importation of asbestos containing products, the New Zealand rail union said today. Read More »