METRO ROLLING STOCK ROSTER UPDATE
Bryan Evans Organiser Metro Trains Melbourne (MTM) want roster changes, that much is clear. Initially, MTM approached the unions and members citing that “ONSRR made us do it”. Apparently, there was a fatigue issue somewhere in the darkest dangerous depths of the 27 odd rosters that are currently utilised throughout the network which was identified […]
VICTRACK NORTH DYNON
Joe Dennis Organiser Members at VicTrack who are based at North Dynon recently raised an issue of not being paid a meal allowance for working less than 2 hours overtime. Members were informed that they were not entitled to the allowance as they would have to work over 2 hours overtime in order to be […]
V/LINE ENTERPRISE AGREEMENT
Darren Galea Organiser We have been receiving many questions and phone calls regarding the progress of the V/Line Enterprise Agreements that have now expired. Unfortunately, at this stage there is no progress to report on. The RTBU has been advised that the V/Line Enterprise Agreements are now classified as “major agreements”, meaning before the Log […]
PROTECTED INDUSTRIAL ACTION BALLOT LODGED FOR METRO OPERATIONS
Luba Grigorovitch Branch Secretary After months of negotiations for the Metro Operations Enterprise Agreement (EA), the RTBU has officially lodged a Protected Industrial Action (PIA) Ballot application with the Fair Work Commission. At a meeting of all Metro Rail Division Delegates on Tuesday 18 June, Delegates voted unanimously in favour of a ballot for union […]
SHORTS FOR SHUNTERS
Darren Galea Organiser For a number of years, the RTBU has been fighting for Shunters to be able to wear shorts while at work. Many years ago, Shunters had the ability to wear shorts, however it was taken away. Through many years of negotiation and consultation, frustration continued to grow within the membership as this […]
Remembering Frank Hyett
Luba Grigorovitch Branch Secretary This year, RTBU Officials, Members, Delegates, family members and other comrades gathered for two events to commemorate and remember the life of the great Frank Hyett, socialist, militant unionist and inaugural secretary of the Victorian Railways Union from 1911-1919. Frank Hyett (1882-1919) was a fighter for the working class for his […]
