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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 »
Metro plagued with problems yet again
The new Sydney Metro system has been plagued with problems again today. The Sydney Morning Herald is reporting that passengers arriving at Chatswood station about 7.45am during Friday morning peak found themselves stuck on a […] Read More »
Minimum wage up, but still short of ‘living wage’.
The Fair Work Commission has announced a 3% increase in the minimum wage – a move which the ACTU says is a step in the right direction, but falls short of delivering the “living wage” […] Read More »
Sydney Metro: latest mishaps
In the first week of the new Metro, we have already seen countless Sydney Metro mishaps from network delays to overcrowding. The Loco Division has long held concerns about the safety – or lack thereof […] Read More »
Need a chuckle? We’ve got you covered
Looking for a bit of a laugh to get you through the week? Check out this from the New York Times – a look at the weird and wonderful on the subway.h Note any similarities […] Read More »
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