O’Farrell’s attack on Workers Compensation heats up
The O’Farrell Government has launched a disgraceful attack on injured workers by ramming legislation to slash medical benefits and entitlements through the NSW Legislative Assembly. The changes to the two Bills introduced and passed by […] Read More »
Union wary of ATO plans on North West Rail Link
The NSW Government’s plan for the future of Sydney’s rail network released today has revealed that Automatic Train Operation (ATO) trains will run on the new North West Rail Link. The report also revealed the […] Read More »
Join us to farewell Mortdale’s Fox and Ron
Members are invited to come and farewell two retiring Mortdale drivers, Garry “Fox” Stevens and Ron Stanley, at the Bexley Bowling Club on Saturday 30th June. Festivities kick off at 12pm at the Bowling Club, […] Read More »
National Locomotive Division Meeting
Representatives from Locomotive Divisions across the country will meet in Sydney on the 20th and 21st June to discuss matters effecting the Division nationally. Among the agenda items tabled for the meeting are: – The […] Read More »
The great rail infrastructure rip-off
Why are we paying more for rail infrastructure in NSW than elsewhere in the country? Not-for-profit group EcoTransit Sydney has produced this video revealing the rail infrastructure rip-off that’s threatening vital NSW rail projects. Read More »
Southern Shorthaul EA in final stages
The Southern Shorthaul Rail Enterprise Agreement is almost ready to go out to members for voting. The agreement is in its final stages and is just waiting on ratification from the legal teams. The new […] Read More »
Pacific National Bulk EA update and briefing sessions
The Pacific National Bulk negotiating team are in the midst of regular meetings with the company on a new Enterprise Agreement. Freight Organiser Kevin Pryor said the negotiations, while often tense, are going pretty much […] Read More »
Wayne Seckold recognised for continuous membership
The Blacktown subdivision and its members resolved to present former Blacktown Driver and RTBU member Wayne Seckold a recognition of Continuous Membership Plaque to recognise Wayne’s 31.5 years of union membership. This was endorsed by […] Read More »
QR to slash over 500 jobs
QR National has announced that it will slash at least 500 jobs across the company nationally – a move which will devastate workers and local communities. The job cuts follow the 600 voluntary redundancies it announced last […] Read More »
Workers Comp cuts
The O’Farrell Government’s planned cuts to Workers Compensation will see NSW workers stripped of vital protections. A number of critical workplace rights are on the chopping block, including protection for workers when traveling to and from work. Medical expenses would also be capped and compensation would be cut off after two and a half years. Read More »