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Opinion – Building trains in Newcastle a win-win
The NSW government’s 2016 decision to send $4 billion in rail manufacturing contracts overseas was a betrayal of this city and the generations of workers who built a world-class rail industry here. It can never be allowed to happen again. Read More »
End of Year Tax and Superannuation Information
As the end of the Tax Year is fast approaching members are reminded of the need to discuss the appropriateness of any deductions. Read More »
PN Intermodal EA: RTBU team frustrated by backflips
The RTBU Team is continually frustrated by the backflips being made around wording in the draft Clauses, eg the use of the word “predominant” in the Permanent Part-Time Clause. Read More »
Easter/Anzac Day Public Holiday Dispute: NSW Trains
NSW Trains have once again failed to provide the required public holiday rosters within the 14 day advice timeframe outlined in the Driver Rostering and Working Arrangements, Clause 3.10.2. Read More »
Hamilton Depot Organiser Election
Following the resignation of the Hamilton Depot Organiser, two nominations have been received to fill the casual vacancy. Read More »
Labor announces $400 million commitment to north-south rail link
Chifley MP Ed Husic has backed his party’s $400 million pledge to […] Read More »
Canberra light rail: Options for stage two route to Woden revealed
The ACT government has unveiled two possible routes for the second stage of light rail to Woden, one that detours into the Parliamentary Zone along National Circuit. Read More »
PN train drivers on strike in Victoria
The NSW Locomotive Division fully supports the Victorian Locomotive Division and its members for standing up to Pacific National’s attempt to cut and undermine conditions of employment and take home pay. Read More »
Plea to bring Hunter rail manufacturing industry ‘back from the dead’
The Hunter’s rail manufacturing industry has “disappeared without a whimper”, and needs a government to develop the political will to “bring it back from the dead.” Read More »
Investigation finds track inspection failures ‘systemic’ across Sydney Trains network
Inadequate inspections and maintenance of rail tracks have been “systemic” across the Sydney Trains network, transport safety investigators have warned. Read More »