Assessment farce at Werris Creek
The ongoing refusal by CountryLink to develop proper documentation and processes that comply with RailCorp’s Competency Assessment policy has lead to an absurd charade on the Werris Creek to Moree route. The Werris Creek Principal […] Read More »
Better get fit fast!
Last December we alerted you to a special offer for RTBU Loco Division members to join the fitness club Fit n Fast at reduced rates. The offer stands until August 2012, so don’t leave it […] Read More »
Continuing concerns about CountryLink training
The RTBU Loco Division is continuing to try and resolve a dispute with RailCorp about training for CountryLink drivers. On February 20, the Locomotive Division attended a conciliation session at Fair Work Australia regarding the […] Read More »
End of an era for Lithgow
Two veteran drivers have retired after long years of proud service. Ian Casey has been working the railways for 52 years and Ian (Butch) Collins is just shy of 48 years. There will be a […] Read More »
No polos for you: RailCorp knocks back comfy shirts
RailCorp has knocked back a request from the RTBU to include polo shirts in the uniform for drivers. RailCorp claims it is seeking a more ‘professional image’ for drivers. This is despite other classifications including […] Read More »
Division reaffirms support for JRU7
The RTBU NSW Locomotive Division has reaffirmed its strong support for Japanese train drivers unfairly prisoned on charges of union coercion. This week, a Japanese court dismissed the final appeal in the JR Urawa Electric […] Read More »
Fatigue win: mandatory shift lengths for Queensland drivers
Strenuous campaigning by the RTBU has delivered mandatory shift lengths for Queensland train drivers. The Queensland Government has announced the new measures – similar to those in place in NSW – to manage fatigue and […] Read More »
Jobs threat in $6 million RailCorp review
The NSW Government will fork out $6.3 million to a consulting firm for less than four months work to review RailCorp operations. The RTBU has warned it will not tolerate any job cuts stemming from […] Read More »
Maintenance Centre Crewing Reform
Recently the Division has been advised by RailCorp that the Operations Support and Rollingstock divisions have conducted a review of crew requirements for fault finding shifts, exchange car shifts and mechanical control shifts. The following […] Read More »
Part-Time Employment
Recently the Division was advised by RailCorp that “in accordance with clause 141 of the RailCorp Enterprise Agreement 2010”, it has developed a proposal to offer current full-time suburban train crew employees the opportunity to […] Read More »