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Submission to Productivity Commission Inquiry into national transport regulatory reform
The National Office made a submission to the Productivity Commission’s inquiry into national transport regulatory reform. Our submission argued that national safety regulations should be about applying the best possible outcomes, not just reducing everything […] Read More »
Annual Wage Review 2019-2020
The National Office has filed a submission raising a concern that apprentice rates of pay in the Rail Industry Award 2010 are lower than the rates of pay for award-free apprentice employees covered by the […] Read More »
Aurizon and PN continue to fight ACCC in court
Member employers Aurizon and Pacific National are getting ready to argue with the ACCC on its blocking of the $205 million sale of Aurizon’s Acacia Ridge freight rail hub. The ACCC is appealing a decision […] Read More »
Pair of possums take on Sydney Trains
Two mischievous ringtail possums decided to take a joyride with commuters recently, running away from mum to the Blue Mountains. They were found on a train from Hornsby to Penrith ready for their holiday. The […] Read More »
PN – Change of Entity for X Freightcorp employees – how will it affect you?
Pacific National Members previously employed by FREIGHTCORP will have recently been advised by their employer that the company intend transitioning you from your current entity “Pacific National NSW Pty Ltd” to “Pacific National Services Pty […] Read More »
Cuba’s new Chinese-built train begins service
Cuba is moving forward with a newly upgraded rail system. After four decades, 14 new passenger cars took a long 15-hour journey from Havana to Guantanamo stopping in nine cities. The new train equipment is […] Read More »
The Guardian: Rail worker killed by train was fatigued and on zero-hours contract
According to an article in the Guardian, a rail worker in London was killed by a passenger train after having a zero hours contract, being extremely fatigued and having a fellow worker supposed to look […] Read More »
Train accident victim urges NSW Trains to honour the train guard promise
In 2002, Martin Stewart was in a terrible accident and near death after he fell between the gap on the platform and was dragged under a train for 200 metres. On top of already being […] Read More »
Safe at work survey
Every worker deserves to go to a work environment where they’re safe and protected. However, four people are killed weekly and thousands injured at workplaces all over Australia. Surprisingly, all of these accidents can be […] Read More »
Locomotive Division: Tax Deductions
In accordance with past practice, Union dues are tax deductible. The RTBU Locomotive Division dues for the financial year commencing the 1st July 2018 to the 30th June 2019 are as follows: **Full-Time/Part-Time: $703.30 **Casual: […] Read More »
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