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Report shows Barry has bungled Workers’ Comp

Report shows Barry has bungled Workers’ Comp

Feb 12, 2014

The O’Farrell Government’s changes to the Workers’ Compensation scheme have stripped workers and their families of vital protections, a report released by Macquarie University has found. Read More »

Blinded by the lights

Blinded by the lights

Feb 12, 2014

Drivers are concerned that the new ‘visibility lights’ now required to be fitted to trains, are temporarily blinding oncoming drivers. Read More »

NSW Trains uniform dispute

NSW Trains uniform dispute

Jan 30, 2014

Members are advised that the RTBU has met with management under Step 3 of the Dispute settlement procedure in an effort to resolve issues with proposed uniforms. Not only is the proposed uniform unsuitable for […] Read More »

Aurizon set for industrial action ballot

Aurizon set for industrial action ballot

Jan 28, 2014

Negotiations with Aurizon over a new enterprise agreement to replace the previous Interail Australia agreement, have broken down after six months of discussions. Read More »

Sydney Trains Uniform Update

Sydney Trains Uniform Update

Jan 28, 2014

The dispute with management over new uniforms is still ongoing, with participants in the 30-day trial saying it is ‘inappropriate for the type of work being undertaken,’ and reporting numerous issues with various items. Targets […] Read More »

SPACE principles out in orbit

SPACE principles out in orbit

Jan 28, 2014

This week’s Safety Critical Document [SCD] Distribution packs for the train crew at Cronulla Depot have turned up at the Commonwealth Bank branch at Miranda, according to reports. Once the bank officials opened this important […] Read More »

Is Tony taking public services to the Abbottoir?

Jan 23, 2014

Tony Abbott promised a ‘no surprises government’ that would build jobs and protect worker’s conditions. But with business-led reviews like the Commission of Audit, has he delivered on his word? Read More »

Breakthrough in train crossing safety

Breakthrough in train crossing safety

Jan 23, 2014

Following successful Victorian trials, Queensland rail is testing a new technology that provides a super-cheap solution to unsafe railway crossings. Developed by Townsville-based NFA Innovations, the Emergency Signal Intercepting Device (Pixie) is installed on rail […] Read More »

Meet the newest organiser

Meet the newest organiser

Jan 20, 2014

Jessica Epps has been learning fast as the newest organiser for the Rail, Tram and Bus Union Locomotive Division. At 23, Jessica is already a veteran of union activism, having worked for the Financial Union […] Read More »

FWC rules against urine testing

FWC rules against urine testing

Jan 19, 2014

Unions have had another big win in the fight to stop companies using urine samples to test employees for drugs and alcohol, with the Fair Work Commission this week declaring workers at Endeavour Energy must […] Read More »

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