Early Rail Entities discussions held
Preliminary discussions on the 2014 Rail Entities enterprise agreement were held today. Read More »
PN auto layback issue
Auto laybacks at Pacific National have been causing problems for members for quite some time, and the union is still battling to resolve it. Read More »
Aurizon Coal EA at a standstill
Negotiations for a new enterprise agreement at Aurizon Coal have reached an impasse. Read More »
Loco Division backpacks – get in quick!
Due to the overwhelming popularity of the Loco Division backpacks, another shipment of 100 bags has just arrived. Read More »
PN stop pay for workplace relations training
Pacific National recently stopped payments for employees participating in Workplace Relations training, despite the fact that all PN agreements provide for payment. Read More »
Employees annual family picnic
The Metro Loco Running and Mechanical Branch annual employees picnic is coming up on December 16th. Read More »
Fewer staff, fewer clean trains
An increase in passenger complaints about the cleanliness of Sydney trains is no surprise, the Loco Division says. Read More »
O’Farrell must come clean on rail privatisation plans
Commuters and workers alike will be shocked by the statement in the Sydney Morning Herald today which implies the deal is done to carve up and privatise NSW rail services. Buried in a story announcing […] Read More »
Rail entities negotiations kick off
Negotiations with the government over the new Rail Entities enterprise agreement kicked off today with a meeting between the Minister for Transport and representatives of the Combined Rail Unions. Read More »
Rail Association adds to criticism of Abbott’s infrastructure plans
The Australian Rail Association has added its voice to the criticism of the Abbott Government’s focus on roads over rail. Read More »