Injured at work? We want to hear from you
In June last year, the O’Farrell Government slashed Workers Compensation for all workers in NSW. Read More »
Want to be on the Aurizon negotiating team?
An initial meeting has been held with Aurizon management to discuss arrangements for commencing enterprise agreement negotiations – and now we’re looking for members wishing to lend a hand. Read More »
PN Intermodal and Bulk EAs nearing voting
The Pacific National Intermodal and Bulk enterprise agreements are in the final stages, with the union negotiating committee currently doing a final review of the documents. Read More »
El Zorro super payments stalled
The Loco Division is speaking to its legal representatives following El Zorro’s failure to pay superannuation entitlements to members. Read More »
Loco Division warming up for RailCorp EA
Loco Division RailCorp delegates are beginning discussion with members about the upcoming RailCorp EA negotiations – which we know are going to be tough. Read More »
Cook rest house legionnaires results
Recently a ban had to be placed on showering at the Cook Rest House in South Australia after water samples from the area returned positive for elevated legionnaires bacteria. Read More »
Big issues on the agenda at National Locomotive Division meeting
The National Locomotive Division met recently for the first of two planned meetings for 2013. Read More »
Oldest rail union celebrates 150 years
The oldest railroad trade union in the western world – the Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers and Trainmen – has just celebrated its 150th anniversary. Read More »
PN Bulk refuse consent arbitration for Werris Creek dispute
Pacific National Bulk management have refused to agree to arbitration in an attempt to reach agreement on the application of a clause in the current enterprise agreement relating to the progression of train crew from […] Read More »
What will Tony Abbott’s IR policy mean for workers?
Opposition leader Tony Abbott today announced his industrial relations policy – and there’s already great concern around what it means for workers. Are you concerned about IR policy if an Abbott-led Government gets in in September? Minister for Workplace Relations Bill Shorten said that, “Tony Abbott’s IR policy should send shivers up the spine of every Australian worker.” What do you think?
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