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Secretary’s wrap
It’s been a tough start to 2016 for many Loco Division members. Pacific National has recently moved to axe 46 Port Waratah train crew jobs. The cuts will involve both voluntary and forced redundancies and […] Read More »
PN cab fumes under investigation
Locomotive fumes, sanding particles and other materials are still finding their way into Pacific National cabs. The problem is being caused by poor sealing around windows and doors and is especially bad on the 92 […] Read More »
Voluntary redundancies at PN’s Hunter depot
As many of you would already know, Pacific National is seeking 46 voluntary redundancies at its Hunter Valley depot in NSW. The Loco Division is keeping a close eye on this process to ensure that […] Read More »
PN insists on forcing people to work out of depot after 8 hours
After two years of discontent over Pacific National trying to force people to work out of their depot after eight hours, the Loco Division thought the matter had been sorted when Pacific National put out […] Read More »
Fatigue risk for PN drivers
The Loco Division is very concerned about reports of members being forced to drive from Gunnedah back to Werris Creek after driving their train for more than 10 hours. This situation has come about as a result […] Read More »
Boggabri viaduct update
The RTBU was forced to refer the Boggabri viaduct to the regulator and Safe Work NSW after concerns were raised about the lack of emergency and safety systems in place on the section of track. […] Read More »
Secretary’s wrap
NSW sweltered in 40+ degree heat today, which as we all know can have a significant impact on our transport systems and workers. As this brutal reminder that summer is here hit us today, I’d […] Read More »
PN doesn’t let facts get in the way of the story
Pacific National certainly didn’t let the facts get in the way of the story when it sent a message out on Saturday morning blaming the Loco Division for the company’s decision to withdraw in-principle agreement […] Read More »
Secretary’s wrap
Thank you to everyone who took the time to complete our recent Sydney Trains reform survey. We had over 350 responses – 69 per cent of which were from drivers. It’s clear from they survey […] Read More »
ACCC raises questions about Asciano takeover
The ACCC has thrown a spanner in the works of Brookfield’s plans to takeover Asciano. The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission has said that it has serious concerns about the access regimes relating to the […] Read More »
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