Summer on the tracks
For most people, the festive season means winding down at work and kicking up their heels while watching a spot of cricket. But trains stop for nobody and many Loco Division members will be working […] Read More »
***Merry Christmas***
The Loco Division would like to wish everyone a safe and merry festive season. Read More »
A little Loco Christmas cheer
Twas the night before Christmas and all through Transport The workers were working from the bush to the port The commuters queued at the window with care In hope that a ticket seller would soon […] Read More »
Struggling to contact your roster clerk?
The Loco Division has lodged a notice of dispute with Sydney Trains after members raised concerns about their ability to contact their roster clerk when needed. Read More »
Unions NSW wins High Court challenge
Unions NSW has won its challenge against the NSW Government’s electoral donations law, which it said hindered freedom of political communication. Read More »
Super win for NSW public sector workers
The Industrial Relations Commission has ruled that the NSW Government will not be able to include superannuation rises in its public sector wage cap. Read More »
Staff car parking – update
Following Sydney/NSW Trains announcement that it would review the number of staff car parks at stations, the Loco Division has been working with members at impacted stations to ensure any car park changes do not […] Read More »
Life membership for John and Rodney
Two very deserving long-term RTBU members – John Aquilina (Wollongong) and Rodney Short (Newcastle) – were recently presented with Life Membership of the union at a Locomotive Divisional Council meeting. Read More »
US Metro-North ordered to slow down
An emergency order has been issued to the Metro-North Railroad, calling on it to take immediate steps to ensure its crew don’t speed. Read More »
EA Activist Network
Over the last week, the RTBU Locomotive Division has constructed an Enterprise Agreement Activist Network/Database for the purposes of disseminating information regarding the Rail Entities EA. Read More »