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NEWSFLASH: FLACH EA NGEOTIATIONS HAVE BEGUN
Yesterday there was an initial meeting between your RTBU Locomotive Division negotiating team and GWA. This meeting focused on outlining the negotiating process and setting up dates for the upcoming meetings. Please click here to […] Read More »
WORKERS’ COMPENSATION UPDATE
QUICK FACTS • Within seven (7) days of notice of an injury, an insurer should acknowledge receipt of a claim. • The denial of a claim must be in writing. • Injured workers are entitled […] Read More »
Southern Shorthaul Railway – EA Update
The RTBU Locomotive Division held Depot tours over the last 2 weeks and received an overwhelming response concerning the proposed Enterprise Agreement that was recently voted down by Members. The Members response was very clear; […] Read More »
Time to Change the Rules
This is a view looking down at the Eveleigh Locomotive Workshops at knock-off time, circa 1950. This was from an era when governments valued the worth of utilising a local workforce. However, the worker’s in […] Read More »
RTBU fight to stop labor hire wage theft
This week, the RTBU commenced legal action in the Federal Court against rail labour hire company, Railtrain Pty Ltd, over the company’s systematic underpayment of Locomotive Driver Assistant employees. The RTBU is pursuing the recovery […] Read More »
Metropolitan Locomotive Running & Mechanical Branch Picnic Day
Click here to download the invitation to the Locomotive Picnic Day on December 10, 9am to 3pm at the Australian Reptile Park. Read More »
Massive Loco win – Minister rules out Driver Only
The Loco Division has had a big win today, with the NSW Transport Minister ruling out driver-only operations on the New InterCity Fleet. Loco Division Secretary, Bob Hayden, said the commitment from the Minister has […] Read More »
Loco Members Step Up to Make a Difference
This week saw four Locomotive Division Members undertake two days of intensive Union training at RTBU head office. This round of Union training featured keen Members from NSW Trains and Pacific National eager to assist […] Read More »
Election update from the AEC
Dear members, please see below update in regards to the RTBU Elections: Read More »
NSW Rail History insights – October
Bob Newham, Loco Division Passenger Organiser, explores some of the incredible history behind rail in New South Wales. As you will discover, the month of October has many stories to tell. Click here to download […] Read More »
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