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NSW Trains Annual Leave Dispute
The RTBU lodged a Step 2 Dispute with NSW Trains following apparent changes to the process for annual leave application. It had come to light that depots who can request annual leave (as opposed to […] Read More »
Update – Drivers Diagram Alteration Dispute
The Loco Division would like to provide an update on current disputes regarding alterations to driver’s diagrams. The unprecedented number and scope of alterations currently being experienced by drivers are, in the view of the […] Read More »
RTBU hails “no names” ruling
An FWC full bench has confirmed that unions can file disputes in their own names without having to identify the employees involved. Vice President Adam Hatcher, Deputy President Lyndall Dean and Commissioner Tony Saunders upheld […] Read More »
Freightliner lift up and lay back still in dispute
A Fair Work Commission conciliation meeting was held between Freightliner and your union this week but the Lift Up and Lay Back dispute remains unsolved. This is now in the hands of the FWC and […] Read More »
Want your line manager to come to the GP with you?
NSW Trains has been caught trying to suggest that line managers should attend a doctors appointment with workers as part of the new Injury and Illness Assist (IIA) trail. In a presentation on the trial […] Read More »
Dispute over Sydney Trains rostering
A Notice of Dispute has been lodged with Sydney Trains following recent attempts by Sydney Trains to change period rosters outside of the allowable timeframes. The matter was raised originally from the Campbelltown Depot when […] Read More »
PN stands down workers
Pacific National is attempting to stand down coal and bulk employees without pay while pre-planned track work is undertaken. Read More »
NSW Trains CountryLink halts calls
NSW Trains has stopped providing important calls to members at some depots across the network. Read More »
Timesheet disputes, NSW Trains
The RTBU has been called upon to deal with two disputes in NSW Trains regional operations recently – both of which have ended well for members. Read More »
RTBU launches exchange of shifts dispute
Sydney Trains has been attempting to restrict drivers from swapping their shifts under the guise of “training commitments”. Read More »