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Drug and alcohol conviction a reminder for all workers
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
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
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
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
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 »
Loco Division union fees – financial year 2011/12
RTBU membership dues for members of the Locomotive Division for the new financial year (1 July 2011 – 30 June 2012) are as follows: Full time: $559 based on 26 fortnights Part-time: $309.40 based on […] Read More »
Farewell to Neil Oliver – CountryLink driver, Junee
After 34 years working for the railways in NSW, loyal RTBU member Neil Oliver has resigned to take up a position as Locomotive Driver with Rio Tinto in the Pilbara region of Western Australia. Neil […] Read More »
Asciano expects massive earnings but plays hardball on wages
Asciano, the company that owns Pacific National, has announced that company earnings for the second half of the 2012 financial year will soar, with figures expected to exceed the first half and the same period […] Read More »
Bathurst back on track
Last month Premier O’Farrell made a surprise announcement that a daily return commuter rail service to Bathurst will start on October 21 this year. Running seven days a week, stops are planned at Lithgow, Mt Victoria and Katoomba.
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The North West Rail Link
The NSW Government recently released its plan for the North West Rail Link. The rail link will be 23km long, including 15km of tunnels between Bella Vista and Epping – the longest and deepest tunnels ever built in Australia. It’s being billed as the solution to the transport woes of our growing North West region. But is really all its cracked up to be? Read More »
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