RTBU NSW Branch and Locomotive Division to jointly appeal FWC decision that says an employer does not need union approval for new roles
A recent FWC finding has said that NSW Trains won’t have to reach in-principle agreement on new driver and guard roles for the NIF. As members may be aware, the NIF is asking drivers to […] Read More »
Media Release: Worker’s rights eroded by Fair Work’s NSW Trains decision
Collective bargaining powers are threatened by a Fair Work Commission decision today which will allow NSW Trains to alter employment conditions and classifications outside the terms outlined in its Enterprise Bargaining Agreement (EBA), the Rail, […] Read More »
Dubbo Roster Dispute
Once again, the ongoing matter of the application of the Op Crew system to Regional rosters has led to another dispute. In this instance, the Dubbo roster for the coming fortnight was distributed in the […] Read More »
Another Transfer Dispute
Members will not be surprised to know that another dispute exists in relation to what is a never-ending story of stuff ups relating to transfers within NSW Trains. This most recent matter involves at least […] Read More »
NIF Simulator Roadshow Results
Members will be aware that NSW Trains recently took its shiny new NIF simulator on a roadshow to several depots to allow members to get “hands on” experience of this piece of equipment. Newcastle and […] Read More »
Loco Express: Secretary’s Report
July 31, 2020 Dear members, We all know the NIF is nothing but an unsafe and flawed toy from NSW Trains and no matter how they try to dress it up, we will not ignore the […] Read More »
Urgent NIF Update
We will not be silenced! Over two weeks ago the RTBU wrote to NSW Trains requesting access to Depots and Stations and the release of Delegates for the upcoming NIF Depot tour. On Monday, management […] Read More »
NIF Simulator Road Show: Mt Victoria
Members may have heard that NSW Trains are embarking on a road show with their NIF simulator to all depots. The simulator will be at Mt Victoria from Friday 31 July until Sunday August 2nd […] Read More »
NIF Simulator Road Show
Members will be aware from management propaganda that their shiny new simulator has been delivered and is currently doing the rounds of some depots for members to view and try out for themselves. Whereas management […] Read More »
NTA Book Dispute
Members at Mt Victoria and Lithgow depot were recently informed that they would have to utilise an NTA book as the only means for which they can claim their book off days in the future. […] Read More »