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Tell Albanese to Keep Our Railways Safe

Tell Albanese to Keep Our Railways Safe

Jul 19, 2012

The RTBU has grave concerns about the National Transport Commission’s ability to deal with rail transport safety effectively, and is calling on Transport Minister Albanese to take real action to address the safety concerns. At […] Read More »

OSCAR trains see the light

OSCAR trains see the light

Jul 18, 2012

New windscreens have now been fitted to OSCAR Set H2 following RTBU Loco Divisions efforts to get better quality windscreens fixed in the trains. Members who operate these trains will know that the current windscreen […] Read More »

UK MPs warn against plans to break up the rail

UK MPs warn against plans to break up the rail

Jul 18, 2012

Debate is raging in the UK over the conservative government’s plans to breakup track operator. Network Rail, and curb funding, which those opposed say will result in the loss of thousands of jobs, higher fares, […] Read More »

New health and safety laws give HSRs stronger powers

New health and safety laws give HSRs stronger powers

Jul 18, 2012

The new Work Health and Safety Act and Regulations that came into force at the beginning of this year will provide new powers to WH&S reps but also some serious challenges to workers as employers […] Read More »

Bob Nanva addresses ALP conference

Bob Nanva addresses ALP conference

Jul 17, 2012

National Secretary of the RTBU, Bob Nanva, gave a stirring speech at the ALP Conference, focusing in on the National Transport Commission and the fatigue shift limit legislation. Read the transcript of his speech below. […] Read More »

Drug and alcohol conviction a reminder for all workers

Drug and alcohol conviction a reminder for all workers

Jul 13, 2012

A rail safety worker has been convicted and fined for refusing to provide a urine sample, in a stark reminder to all workers of their responsibilities when it comes to drug and alcohol testing. The […] Read More »

NTC looks set to hit the scrap heap

NTC looks set to hit the scrap heap

Jul 13, 2012

The National Transport Commission looks set to be abolished after the RTBU won cross-factional support within the ALP to replace it with separate bodies covering freight and public transport, with safety issues referred to the […] Read More »

Finally, Railcorp addresses the big issue – grooming

Jul 12, 2012

Put those sunglasses away and get that stubble off your face – Railcorp has decided its time for employees to spruce up. It appears that Railcorp has decided that the issues of overcrowding and staff moral should be put on the backburner while they concentrate on something far more important – grooming. Read More »

Test case finds ARTC breached GFB obligations

Test case finds ARTC breached GFB obligations

Jul 12, 2012

Fair Work Australia has found that ARTC breached its good faith bargaining obligations when it pushed ahead with a ballot for an enterprise agreement despite knowing the deal was subject to a scope order application. […] Read More »

Your rights at work – handy cards now available

Your rights at work – handy cards now available

Jul 11, 2012

The RTBU Locomotive Division has released a set of handy new pocket-sized membership cards outlining employees’ rights and responsibilities. Available at the moment is a set of cards outlining employees rights in regards to Drug […] Read More »

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