Recent News
Update on the PN NSW Enterprise Agreement
After months of nothing, Pacific National has finally begun to negotiate in person rather than by letter. Read More »
RailTrain unilaterally changes the scope of the EA
RailTrain is still maintaining its position to separate the Enterprise Agreement into two – a position the RTBU vehemently opposes. Read More »
RailTrain Newsflash: VOTE NO!
RailTrain is trying to ram through an Agreement without having to deal with your priority issues. Don’t let RailTrain bully you into accepting a bad deal. Read More »
No detail in Federal Government’s rail funding pledge
Is the Federal Government’s $10 billion “rail-building plan” just smoke and mirrors designed to make it look like they are “nation building” when in reality they aren’t? Read More »
Tourism operators fear overcrowded trains will deter visitors to the Blue Mountains
We were not surprised to read in the Sydney Morning Herald that tourism operators are fearing for their future, worried that the unpleasant and downright unsafe journey will put tourists and families off. Read More »
Sydney Trains Member Representation Dispute
Sydney Trains Members should be aware of a current Step 2 Dispute […] Read More »
Big job loss fears hang over final decision on sale of Aurizon
Aurizon’s intermodal business could be broken up and sold, rather than offloaded, and this could trigger the loss of hundreds of jobs, according to The Australian. Read More »
Accessibility upgrades welcome but more permanent station staff needed
Loco division members know only too well that savage cuts to station staff in recent years have made our stations less accessible and less safe. Read More »
Loco Division stands with Sydney bus drivers
The Loco Division is standing with Sydney bus drivers who are protesting […] Read More »
Update on Travelodge refurbishments and floor allocation
As the refurbishments are now nearing completion, NSW Trains Regional Crew will now be allocated the entire 15th floor. Read More »