Rail Entities preliminary discussions continue
The Combined Rail Unions met again with Rail Entities representatives this week, where a fifth version of the companies’ ‘wish list’ was tabled. Read More »
Aurizon EA finally certified
The Aurizon Intermodal Rail Operations enterprise agreement has finally been certified. Read More »
Rail Entities train crew update
Briefing meetings have been held between the Combined Rail Unions and Rail Entities in an attempt to gauge what the companies will be seeking from employees when negotiations commence. Read More »
Aurizon execs face backlash over pay
Aurizon stakeholders have fired a warning shot at the company over its payment of executives. Read More »
Rt health fund attempts to take control back
The rt health board is attempting to reduce the number of elected board positions, effectively taking away the power of the fund’s membership. Read More »
PN Coal employee monitoring shock
Pacific National NSW Coal recently announced that it intends to progress a range of matters in relation to employee monitoring including: Read More »
NSW Trains uniform consultation collapses
A trial of the new NSW Trains uniforms has just been completed, following several months of consultation over the issue. Read More »
Acting higher grade, Mortdale drivers
Sydney Trains will soon have to begin recruitment of Driver Trainers at Mortdale, however the union has received correspondence from the company suggesting that they intend to offer some positions in this role to previous […] Read More »
Driver trainer numbers in dispute
Concerns have been raised over Sydney Trains’ compliance with the maximum required number of driver trainers, as outlined in the RailCorp EA. Read More »
Sydney Trains attempts to force standbys on platforms
Sydney Trains recently attempted to direct drivers to standby on the platform with the Shift Manager, instead of in the approved meal or standby room as is the normal practice. Read More »