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Sydney Trains Dispute Win: Altered Working Extra Kilometres
The Locomotive Division wishes to advise members of the positive outcome to an outstanding dispute regarding non-payment of extra kilometres on altered working. This dispute arose at Penrith Depot after Sydney Trains ceased paying extra […] Read More »
In the media: Billions in savings proposed for state’s transport as costs soar
The Sydney Morning Herald has published a story based on “sensitive” documents obtained via freedom of information laws which reveal Transport for NSW planned “reform program”. Raising public transport fares, selling or redeveloping hundreds of […] Read More »
Sydney Trains Drivers Taskforce Update
The Locomotive Division wish to inform members of outcomes to the most recent Drivers’ Taskforce meeting held Monday, 3 June at Mortdale Maintenance Centre. Following initial resolutions to outstanding issues of DRAWA interpretation (lift up […] Read More »
NIF Update: Misleading Statement by NSW Trains
Members will be aware that NSW Trains have presented the RTBU with their proposed operating model for the new NIF trains and are now advising members of the same at their “In the Know” sessions. […] Read More »
Momentum Superannuation Payments Newsflash
On the 20th of April 2017, a Locomotive Division member found that the compulsory Superannuation payments for ordinary hours worked had not been paid on Public Holidays and wrote to Momentum (the Company) requesting a […] Read More »
Aurizon Coal EA Update
As you know, the RTBU Locomotive Division, on behalf of members lodged an application with Fair Work Commission for assistance to resolve the following ongoing disputes: Application of Annual leave; The denials of delegates rights […] Read More »
New InterCity Fleet Update
The RTBU has met with NSW Trains and representatives from Transport for NSW (TfNSW) to be provided with their proposed operating model for the NIF train. As members will recall, NSW Trains advised the Fair […] Read More »
Union due increase 2019
Members are advised that the in line with past practice, union fees are scheduled to increase from the first full pay period from the 1st July 2019 for all Locomotive Division Members. The new rates […] Read More »
If governments are introducing automation to save money, they’re doing it all wrong
RTBU National Secretary Bob Nanva says if governments are introducing automation and new technology to save money, then they’re doing it for the wrong reason. Technology should be used to help workers, improve safety and […] Read More »
Tax time: keep an eye on your claims
The government has provided more funding to the ATO to scrutinise taxpayer claims regarding work-related expenses and property. An article on news.com.au quotes Mr Chapman, H&R Block director of tax communications, as saying if you “can’t substantiate […] Read More »
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