Visit the 
Visit the 
Visit the 
QR Intermodal negotiations kick off
QR Intermodal delegates from around Australia are preparing to negotiate their next agreement, with improving rostering and overtime arrangements a top priority. There was a strong response from members to a survey distributed by the […] Read More »
Update on Railcorp restructure
As you would be aware, the NSW Government recently announced that it is moving to cut Railcorp into two separate entities – Sydney Trains and NSW Trains. Full details on what the restructure will look […] Read More »
PN Intermodal talks take slow road
Negotiations for a new agreement for PN Intermodal Train Crew have been running for six months but moving slowly. The negotiating team of Dave Mathie (Sydney), Peter Mundey (Taree), Eugene Clark (Adelaide), Brian Head (Melbourne) […] Read More »
Union dues and legal levy
RTBU union dues will increase by 3.5% from July, based on the Railcorp Enterprise Agreement wage increase. The new due cost will come into effect on or after the 1st of July 2012, making the […] Read More »
RailCorp loses its sectorisation bid… again
Earlier this year Fair Work Australia rejected RailCorp’s attempts to introduce sectorisation under the guise of “managerial prerogative”, saying that RailCorp was required to follow the process of consultation outlined in the EA for any […] Read More »
12 hour train driver shifts maintained in NSW
NSW has retained its 12 hour shift limits for train drivers – a victory for drivers who stood up for workplace safety and common sense. Today’s meeting of state transport ministers rejected the National Transport […] Read More »
Deadly consequences of taking train drivers’ sleep
By Bob Nanva Despite incredible advances in medical knowledge over the past century, our need to sleep largely remains a mystery. What we do know for certain, however, is that without it people die. A […] Read More »
Rail safety standards must be maintained
The Minister for Transport Gladys Berejiklian has reaffirmed the NSW Government’s view that fatigue management and drug and alcohol testing requirements currently in force in NSW for train drivers must not be relaxed when the […] Read More »
Unions pledge a national campaign to protect workers in insecure jobs
After a six-month independent enquiry by former Deputy Prime Minister Brian Howe, the report into insecure work in Australia had been released. Welcomed by the ACTU Congress, Lives on Hold: Unlocking the Potential of Australia’s […] Read More »
Say NO to the attack on Workers Compensation
Workers Compensation is about knowing that if you have an accident, your recovery and your family’s well-being will be looked after by decent, fair services. The proposed changes to Workers Compensation by the O’Farrell Government […] Read More »
Subscribe
