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Aurizon returns to profit
New Aurizon boss Andrew Harding talked up the future of the company and predicted an increase in coal production in the near future. Read More »
Stop Malcolm’s Cuts
Malcolm Turnbull is telling people with disabilities they cannot have the support they need unless other Australians suffer devastating cuts to the their incomes. Read More »
The Dangers of Social Media in the Employment Context
(Article thanks to Michael Barnes, from RTBU’s legal firm Carroll & O’Dea Lawyers) Social […] Read More »
Transport Equip system coming to Sydney Trains in July
The Loco Division have attended consultative meetings regarding implementing Transport Equip at Sydney Trains in July 2017. Read More »
Travelodge update
NSW Trains have been investigating other hotels that provide cooking facilities however, the costs have proven prohibitive. The RTBU and NSW Trains are discussing meal provision options as another solution. Read More »
Update on the XPT kettle situation
NSW Trains removed the kettles from XPT locomotives late last year following the discovery of fibreglass particles in the bottom of some kettles. Read More »
RTBU Women’s Committee
Guest Speaker – Ged Kearney, President ACTU Tuesday, 7th March 2017 09.00 […] Read More »
PN: Negotiations have finally commenced on a replacement EA
There have been three meetings to date with Pacific National management where the RTBU negotiating team has been strongly pressing your Log of Claims to the company. Read More »
Sharp increase in EA terminations
Since 2015 RTBU case against Aurizon’s attempt to terminate the QLD Enterprise Agreement was lost in the Fair Work Commission, there has been a dramatic increase in employers attempting to terminate enterprise agreements. Read More »
Newcastle: Fears introduction of light rail crossing in 2019 will cause traffic congestion along Stewart Avenue
Published in the Newcastle Herald: It was one of the city’s most […] Read More »