Delegate Training
Stage 1 Training Delegate training has continued through 2011 – with 20 delegates being trained in 2011, up from 11 in 2010. Stage 2 Training Delegates are advised that the following dates have been set […] Read More »
Delegate Profile: Cootamundra delegate increases membership to almost 100 per cent
Brendan Lemay has been a RTBU delegate at Cootamundra for less than 12 months but in that short time has transformed his workplace. Since taking on the position of Depot Organiser he has increased membership […] Read More »
Campbelltown depot farewells senior drivers
The Campbelltown Depot Social Club recently held a farewell evening for several senior drivers who had just retired. The nine retirees have all been long-term drivers at the Campbelltown Depot and were farewelled by more […] Read More »
Clyde fuelling point finally gets an upgrade
Due to limited access and safety concerns about an elevated walkway at Clyde fuelling point, earlier this year members requested that the RTBU conduct an OH&S evaluation. The inspection identified a number of safety concerns […] Read More »
Westons workers protected from hazardous dust
The RTBU Loco Division has worked closely with management at Weston’s mill at Enfield to limit dangerous exposure to dust in the workplace. After member complaints regarding their exposure to dust at the site, a […] Read More »
Union successfully resolves RailCorp New Year dispute
The RTBU met with RailCorp on Thursday December 8 in an effort to resolve the New Year’s Eve (NYE) rostering dispute prior to a conciliation hearing in Fair Work Australia set down for December 9. […] Read More »
PN Victoria EA signed off
The RTBU and PN have now finished negotiations on the new PN Victoria EA and the EA was presented to all employees on October 26 and 27 through emails and depot distribution. Depot tours by […] Read More »
Waratah Sets 5 & 6 on their way
Waratah Sets 3 and 4 are now operational on a rotation basis for limited passenger runs. Set 5 and Set 6 have been handed over to RailCorp for their PC testing and it is proposed […] Read More »
Proposed CityRail drivers’ uniform update: Have your say
The RTBU Locomotive Division has been in consultation with RailCorp for a new uniform to be provided for cityrail drivers for quite some time. After exhaustive and protracted meetings and site visits, various uniform items […] Read More »
Freight Update
2009 EA Back Pay: After many months of correspondence, the RTBU Locomotive division has finally been able to achieve back pay for two members who transferred from PN Coal to PN Bulk during the 12 […] Read More »