WHAT’S NOT IN METRO’S OFFER? by Darren Galea, Victor Moore, David Patton, and Bryan Evans
The RTBU has many significant claims for the new Metro Enterprise Agreement (EA) which focus on the following categories: Job Security – Claims such as No Forced Redundancies and consultation provisions are carefully designed to deal with the threats to jobs by technological change. This includes the implementation of new ticketing systems, impacts of CBTC […]
OUT AND ABOUT by Joe Dennis
Puffing Billy: Bridge on the Brink RTBU Members at Puffing Billy Railway have expressed concerns about the condition of the historic trestle bridge spanning Monbulk Creek in Selby. The bridge, constructed in 1899, now stands at 124 years of age. Renowned for its timber craftsmanship, this 15-span structure has received recognition from the National Trust […]
WHAT IS GOING ON AT V/LINE? by Darren Galea, Sally van Bragt, and Callen Parsons
With bargaining underway for a new Enterprise Agreement, V/Line has decided that now is the time to attempt to divide the workforce by introducing changes that breach the existing EA. The RTBU continues to hold V/Line accountable. It is not clear if this is a strategy created by V/Line’s Director of Workplace Relations, Harry Hilliar, […]
PUBLIC TRANSPORT STRIKES TO HIT MELBOURNE NETWORK by Vik Sharma
With enterprise bargaining in full swing, industrial action is in sight across public transport. Metro Operations EA Looking to progress sluggish negotiations, a protected action ballot is now underway for members covered by the Metro Operations EA. Bargaining since March, Delegates are working hard to ensure a strong YES vote for action to send a strong […]
