NIF Update – Operator Instruction Manuals and Station Staff Consultation Dispute
On Wednesday afternoon, the RTBU appeared before the Fair Work Commission regarding consultation around the Operator Instruction Manuals (OIMs) and the training packages for the operation of the NIF. For the past few months, NSW […] Read More »
RMTU NZ Activist Newsletter – Issue 8
Dear members, Please find a link below to the latest publication from the RMTU. http://www.rmtunion.org.nz/publications/documents/Activist-8-2020.pdf Read More »
Operating ATP Fitted M Set in Bypass – Return to Service
The RTBU Locomotive Division has regularly engaged in consultation with Sydney Trains regarding ATP equipment installation and return to service for Millennium rolling stock. This return to revenue service is expected to commence towards the […] Read More »
Union due increase 2020
Members are advised in line with past practice, union fees are scheduled to increase from the first full pay period from the 1st July 2020 for all Locomotive Division Members. The new rates that will […] Read More »
Momentum EA Survey 2020
IT’S YOUR EA, SO HAVE YOUR SAY! RTBU COLLECTIVE ENTERPRISE AGREEMENT SURVEY 2020 The RTBU is currently seeking feedback from Momentum Employees for your Enterprise Agreement. This feedback, via survey, will form the basis of […] Read More »
Loco Express: Secretary’s Report
May 29, 2020 Secretary’s Message Dear members, We start off this week with the NSW Government’s announcement on Public Transport COVID limitations. They have proposed limiting the number of commuters, avoiding public transport during peak periods […] Read More »
NIF Update
As the never ending NIF process unfolds, the issues with the process and the train continue to intensify. This was highlighted by last week’s announcement that NSW Trains intend to invade members’ privacy whilst at […] Read More »
Public servants face pay freeze while fat cats see wage increase
Today, NSW Premier Gladys Berejiklian announced a wage freeze for public sector workers for 12 months with funds considering the increasing amount of unemployed workers across the state. There are major pay agreements set to renew […] Read More »
NSW Government releases COVIDSafe public transport plan
Recently the NSW Government announced Public Transport COVID Limitations in regards to: Limit the number of people traveling in busses and train carriages to 12 and 32 respectively, Avoid public transport during peak periods and […] Read More »
Temporary Removal of Paper Payslips
Members are advised that both Sydney and NSW Trains are temporarily removing paper payslip distribution supposedly because of COVID 19 as these payslips pose a concern from passing through multiple sets of hands. Both rail […] Read More »