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QR Intermodal workers set for a good agreement
QR Intermodal members look set to receive a good outcome in Enterprise Agreement negotiations, with the company coming to the table on a number of areas outlined by the membership. Read More »
Updated medical standards for rail workers
All rail workers will soon have a common set of health assessment arrangements, regardless of which state they work in, following the approval of updated rail safety worker medical standards. Australia’s Transport and Infrastructure Ministers […] Read More »
ATP alarm testing
Rigorous testing of new alarm systems has been carried out to ensure there’s no confusion when the new sounds are introduced. As part of the Automatic Train Protection project, several Loco Division members have been […] Read More »
Transport Minister should apologise for slur on workforce
Workers across NSW woke recently to see the NSW Transport Minister in the newspapers calling hardworking Railcorp workers bludgers. Read More »
The “Quack” is back
Members will recall from previous articles RailCorp’s proposal to install a low decibel “quacker” on trains utilising Macdonaldtown Yard. The intention of this devise is to eliminate the use of the train horn during preparation, […] Read More »
Proposed Ground Based Warning System
A meeting was recently held with RailCorp to discuss the development of a Ground Based Warning System (GBWS ) for utilisation in new stabling locations. Read More »
Big business spin
Just yesterday, the Productivity Commission was in the press claiming that selling the electricity monopoly in NSW will reduce power prices. It’s an interesting argument given that privatisation has resulted in higher electricity costs for consumers in Victoria and South Australia. Read More »
ARTC Hunter plans get the go ahead
The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) has agreed to the Australian Rail Track Corporation’s (ARTC) proposed arrangements for transitioning to more efficient train services on the Hunter Valley rail network. The arrangements include applying […] Read More »
RTBU response to Rail Safety Regulations
The RTBU has released its response to the Rail Safety Regulation amendments. The union has long held concerns that the developments of these new safety laws has been undermined by compromises on safety which could […] Read More »
Workers will hold Minister to comments on workers comp
Unions NSW has vowed to hold Finance Minister Greg Pearce to his statement that the start date for the new two and a half year caps on workers compensation payments will not apply retrospectively. In […] Read More »
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