Pacific National
Network closure and stand downs
Your Union has been in urgent discussions with Pacific National in regard to the state of the rail network following this week’s storms in NSW. Read More »
RTBU takes it to Asciano over legal representation. And wins.
The Fair Work Commission has sided with the RTBU, ruling that Asciano has sufficient internal legal and HR resources to be able to represent in the Industrial Relations tribunal. Read More »
Asciano wants FWC to play a greater role in negotiations
Asciano is calling for the Fair Work Commission to play a greater role in “agreement facilitation”. 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 »
The myriad of PN issues and dispute – get the low down
On the surface, Pacific National may look as though it is ‘one PN’. But dig a little and the image becomes a little murky – particularly when it comes to enterprise agreements. Read More »
PN outsourced EBA
The RTBU has had its application for a protected industrial action ballot approved by the Fair Work Commission, following Pacific National’s refusal to negotiate a fair agreement for workers covered by the Intermodal Division Port […] Read More »
Pacific National – the latest
The RTBU met with Pacific National recently to discuss the company’s business integration program, and to clarify reports about more job loss. Read More »
RTBU seeks urgent clarification over Pacific National job losses
The RTBU is extremely concerned about reports that Pacific National’s parent company Asciano plans to reduce its total workforce by 500 positions. Read More »
Pacific National losses 136 years service
Pacific National’s call for voluntary redundancies has resulted in four drivers from Sydney Freight Terminal PN deciding to leave the company, taking with them over 136 years worth of experience. Read More »
RTBU forces PN rethink on redundancies
The RTBU’s strong action has resulted in Pacific National agreeing to slow down its current redundancy program, with a view to avoiding or at least minimising any compulsory redundancies. Read More »