Coal
Your voice has been heard: congratulations to all members
Following on from your actions, Aurizon have finally heard you loud and clear and have listened to your concerns. After 9 months of negotiating your employment conditions, every clause that had been negotiated now has […] Read More »
Newcastle Gunnedah Relief Points
Safety Regulators Called In After months of inaction by all coal operators and the ARTC and several members being injured, the RTBU has intervened to assist your Health and Safety Reps by calling in Comcare […] Read More »
Aurizon returns to profit
Aurizon has returned to profit, reporting a first half net profit of $54 million. New Aurizon boss Andrew Harding talked up the future of the company and predicted an increase in coal production in the near future, […] Read More »
Newsflash: Hunter Valley and Gunnedah Basin Coal News
After years of next to no progress on the long term issues of tunnels, crib breaks and relief points, the RTBU recently wrote to all the major players including Pacific National, Aurizon, Freightliner, ARTC, Hunter Valley […] Read More »
Aurizon Coal Mayfield – your local issues discussed
Are you an Aurizon Coal, Mayfield Depot member? You’ll want to read this. Following a recent meeting with members, the RTBU met with management to discuss a number of issues affecting members at the depot. […] Read More »
PN Coal pay correction…finally
Months after it was first raised by the Loco Division, Pacific National Coal management has finally agreed to increase the meal allowances and temporary transfer payments as per the enterprise agreement. The company has confirmed […] Read More »
PN Coal members left wondering
Confusion appears to be reining over at Pacific National Coal. There have been multiple changed meeting dates and the company has continually failed to deliver on promised communications. And on top of that, the union […] Read More »
Freightliner Coal Newcastle – depot committee
Freightliner Coal Newcastle members Steve Crockett, Jarrod Cameron and Anthony Redding, have been elected to from a depot committee and to assist as workplace delegates. The elections came after a member meeting was held to […] Read More »
Hot weather causing Aurizon train failures
Aurizon Coal trains have been experiencing a number of failures on the No 3 tunnel on the Ulan line in hot weather. This is a big concern for affected members and their local delegate has […] Read More »
Aurizon Coal EA at a standstill
Negotiations for a new enterprise agreement at Aurizon Coal have reached an impasse. Read More »