redundancy
PN redundancy – members condemn company; company response
The RTBU recently wrote to Pacific National to raise some suggestions about the handling of the company’s current wave of redundancies. The RTBU has some serious concerns about the company’s processes to date, including the […] Read More »
More redundancies at PN
After Pacific National’s recent announcement that it is cutting 46 driver roles at Port Waratah, the company this week announced a further 10 jobs are to go. The additional 10 jobs are driver trainer roles […] 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 redundancy process lacks transparency
Pacific National has continued to make members redundant involuntarily, forcing the RTBU to lodge a formal dispute with the company. Read More »
Abbott Govt moves to cap redundancy payments
The Federal Government is attempting to cap redundancy payments at 16 weeks, with the Industrial Relations Minister saying the current scheme is “overly generous” and creating a “moral hazard”. Read More »
Drivers at SSR made redundant
20 drivers form the Southern Railway Service Sydney and Newcastle depots were made redundant this week, with the company citing a significant downturn in operations for the mass lay off. Read More »



