THE ART OF ARRANGING FLEXIBLE WORK by Callen Parsons
We receive many enquiries from members asking for help with flexible work arrangements (FWAs). Given they are such a common request, we’ve put together a simple step by step process for ensuring you get the best possible outcome. Here we go: 1. Make sure your eligible to request a FWA Firstly, you’re entitled to make […]
NEW METRO FRANCHISE ON ITS WAY! by Victor Moore
Late last week Metro management sent out a notice confirming that their stakeholder partners MTR Corporation, UGL and John Holland will be going their separate ways for the new MR5 franchise agreement bid. Regardless of who the successful operator will be for the new MR5 contract your Metro Enterprise Agreement will continue to apply and […]
CLASS ACTION LAUNCHED FOR TRANSPORT WORKERS’ UNPAID SUPER by Vik Sharma
The Rail Tram and Bus Union and Gordon Legal have announced a class action against one of Australia’s largest super funds. The Emergency and State Services Super (ESSSuper) is under fire for unpaid superannuation to transport employees, which could exceed more than $40 million in unpaid entitlement. ESSSuper is responsible for managing the superannuation of […]
CONFERENCE SUCCESS & PROBE EA by Sally van Bragt
Women’s Conference On Thursday 21 March the annual RTBU Women’s Conference debut it’s new structure that saw active women participate in a never before delivered training session that was developed especially for the conference. Focusing on Gendered and Family Violence, NDAs and sexual harassment, as well as how to provide initial support to any member […]
PUSHING FOR PROJECT PIPELINES by Joe Dennis
With the Metro Tunnel in testing and final stages of construction, industry is reprogramming for the projects on the horizon. With the pipeline already having shrunk in the short term, inland rail is ramping up, level crossing removals and the regional line upgrades continue, but Victoria needs an extra injection to keep the boom in […]
AIR QUALITY IN-FOCUS AS EA PROGRESSES by Vik Sharma
V/Line Operations EA: Bargaining Update Intensive Bargaining continues with V/Line for a replacement Operations enterprise agreement where positive steps of progress have been made at each meeting. These meetings have taken place twice a week since our breakthrough that has opened the door to drawing sense from V/Line management. This progress has come as a […]
OUR CONDITIONS ARE NOT FOR SALE! by Vik Sharma
STOP PRESS As a result of the RTBU’s strong campaigning, we’ve successfully secured a State Government representative to join bargaining meetings and a commitment from V/Line to provide all costings and other financial information required to reach a deal. As a result, under the commitment of a 4-week intensive bargaining period, RTBU has withdrawn the […]
EA BARGAINING DELIVERS RESULTS by Bryan Evans and Matt Purcell
96.5% vote YES! It’s a great time to be a Member of the RTBU. Metro Infrastructure Agreement Members from Metro Trains Infrastructure have sent a loud and clear message, with an impressive 96.5% YES vote for the new Enterprise Agreement. Members asked for change, and the RTBU made sure Metro delivered! 17% & Increase to […]
Around The Traps by David Paton
With the Metro Operations EA now certified by the Fair Work Commission, back pay will be hitting members accounts in the coming weeks. This EA shows the results that can be achieved when we all band together to accomplish something great. Meetings have started with Delegates, Organisers and Management to troubleshoot the implementation of rostering […]
