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Future rostering proposal

Future rostering proposal

Feb 17, 2014

Sydney Trains has put forward a proposal to have roster clerks now work 24hrs a day, 7 days a week in order provide a better ‘customer service’ to train crew. Read More »

Pulse check – be honest!

Pulse check – be honest!

Feb 13, 2014

Sydney Trains is about to undertake what is being described as a ‘pulse check survey’ – and members are being encouraged to be as honest as possible with your feedback. Read More »

NSW Trains Uniform Fittings

NSW Trains Uniform Fittings

Feb 13, 2014

While the dispute with NSW Trains over the proposed uniform changes is still in place – and wearing the uniform cannot be enforced – NSW Trains can now begin sizings/fittings for crew. Any fittings that […] Read More »

The Free Ride’s Over

The Free Ride’s Over

Feb 12, 2014

The Senate recently announced an inquiry into the productivity benefits of investing in public transport, to which the RTBU National office has provided a submission to titled ‘The Free Ride’s Over’. Read More »

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 »

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