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VOLUME 102 No. 3 September 2010 AND RAILROADTHE MAGAZINE OF THE NSW BRANCH OF THE RAIL, TRAM & BUS UNION RailCorp MEMBERS TO VOTE ON ENTERPRISE AGREEMENT Print Post Approved 25500003-01148 NSW BraNch head Office Level4, 321 Pitt Street, Sydney NSW 2000 Tel (02) 92642511 Fax (02)92611342 Email [email protected] Website www.rtbu-nsw.asn.au Bus and Tram Division 83-89 renwick Street redfern NSW 2016 Tel (02) 93197277 Fax (02) 93194341 RTBURTBU Holiday Holiday Park Park [email protected] VacanciesVacancies for for School School Holiday Holiday Period Period Locomotive Division TheThe RTBU RTBU Holiday Holiday Park Park is issituated situated in inJervis Jervis Bay Bay on on the the South South Coast. Coast. Level 4, 321 Pitt Street ModernModern self-contained self-contained units units with with colour colour TV, TV, microwave microwave ovens ovens and and Sydney NSW 2000 accomodateaccomodate families families of ofup up to to6 persons.6 persons. 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A design service is also available to have your rates or a discounted annual rate. A design service is also available to have your Organisers advertisement professionally designed to your specifications. advertisement professionally designed to your specifications. Newcastle Mick Schmitzer Wollongong John curley RAIL & ROAD is the official journal of the NSW Branch of the Rail, Tram and Frieght Organiser Steve Wright RAIL & ROAD is the official journal of the NSW Branch of the Rail, Tram and Bus Union and is produced as part of the union’s communication strategy Branch Organisers Brendan Edghill Bus Union and is produced as part of the union’s communication strategy Paul Douglas to inform and report on matters of interest to members. to inform and report on matters of interest to members. Bob hayden Lead Organisers All editorial and advertising inquiries should be addressed to Peter All editorial and advertising inquiries should be addressed to Peter Phillip Kessey O’Connor Telephone: (02) 9264 2511 e-mail: [email protected] O’Connor Telephone: (02) 9264 2511 e-mail: [email protected] Doug Klineberg Lizanne Bennett Printing - Brightset, Banksmeadow, (02) 9316 4800 Printing - Brightset, Banksmeadow, (02) 9316 4800 Education Officer Maryanne Stuart Art & Design - P Design - [email protected] - Phone 0402 032 949 Industrial Officer Peter O’connor art & Design - P Design - [email protected] - Phone 0402 032 949 From the Branch Secretary It is an interesting and exciting time to negotiations for new enterprise agreements and talent of Bob Hayden, on his return be a union or unionist, with Federal and across the major public and private rail from the National Office and to the chair State elections dominating the political operators. New agreements have been of the Locomotive Divisional Secretary. landscape, major industrial negotiations approved by members in Pacific National With this are a number of changes in the being hammered out in our industry, Coal and Intermodal, with a revised Bulk Locomotive Division, with former freight and challenges in major policy and agreement currently being voted on. driver and Divisional Councillor, Kevin development areas. The recent Federal Their have also been agreements finalised elections have probably changed the with John Holland and Transfield Track Pryor taking up the role of Metropolitan political game rules in this country, with Services. All of these agreements have Freight Organiser. The Lithgow stalwart, one of the closest election results in living resulted in good wage increases and Bryan Williamson has also agreed to memory, and the need for major political some major improvements to working assist with country freight organising parties to seriously address the issues and conditions for our members. work rather than quietly slide off into priorities of minor parties and independent The RailCorp proposed enterprise retirement. We also welcome Danielle members of Parliament. How well the agreement has also been finalised and Naranjillo to the Branch in the capacity of new Gillard Labor Government and the distributed to employees, and workplace part-time Community Organiser, assisting Coalition in Opposition respond to this briefing sessions and attendance ballots with a range of community projects and delicate situation will be a test of maturity will determine whether members endorse and sophistication for democracy in this ongoing work with the Sydney Alliance. the proposed agreement. This was at times country. an awkward negotiation due to the general Our union elections have been announced In New South Wales, the major political political climate, directives from Treasury by the Australian Electoral Commission, parties would do well to study the and RailCorp tactics during negotiations. with a notice in this Rail and Road Federal result closely to better understand However, the RTBU and Combined Union which details the timing and stages the mood of the electorate, and their campaign representatives have negotiated of the election process. A full list of willingness to abandon the major parties around the main priorities identified by offices for election at the National and in favour of candidates that people believe members through initial surveys and NSW Branch are contained on the union will best serve their interests. The rail and ongoing consultation. We believe that the website: www.rtbu-nsw.asn.au. I invite transport sectors pose a massive challenge wage increases, duration of the agreement for the major contenders in the upcoming and consolidation of working conditions members to familiarise themselves with State Election, as do major public services is a good result for members and will this information and to actively participate such as health, education and police. The provide security for members over the in the democratic processes of your union. RTBU will continue to test the political next four years. Candidates in the union elections will be will on these issues, and attempt to Taking a more general look at what is given the opportunity to provide material secure solid undertakings on major rail happening in our union, I am pleased to in support of their candidacy in a special and transport infrastructure, improved announce a number of new faces and not Election Supplement to Rail and Road, services, investment and planning. so new faces on our team. The Branch is details will be forwarded to candidates Since our last journal, we have completed happy to welcome back the experience once nominations close. In this Issue Industrial News Greg Harvey Award . 20 Country Regional Network Contract ARTC . 5 On the Campaign Trail Members Vote for New Pacific National EAs . 6 Working With Sydney Alliance . 21 RailCorp Members to Vote on EA . 8 Put Rail Safety First . 22 John Holland Enterprsie Agreement . 10 RTBU Womens Campaign Committee . 23 Industrial Notes . 12 Power In Coalition . 24 General News Talking Union RTBU Calls for New Infrastructure . 13 Green MP Thanks Unions . 25 RTBU Election Notice . 14 Tahmoor Miners Win Bitter Fight . 26 Federal Election . 14 New ACTU President . 26 Paid Parental Leave Scheme to Begin . 15 Safety Matters Womens Drivers Celebrate 40 Years on Buses . 16 Derailment Exposes Safety Issues . 28 Bob Hayden Returns to Loco . 17 Unions and OHS Right of Entry . 29 New Waratah Train Issues . 18 Auburn Maintenance Facility . 30 Home Loan Competition Winner . 20 Whistlestop . 32 Special RTBU car loan 8.99 % * pa interest Rate % * 9.33 pa Comparison rate Special offer for RTBU and Encompass Credit Union Members. Check this site out: regretnothing.com.au PHONE 13 13 61 WEB www.encompasscu.com.au *Rate current 11 October 2010 and subject to change without notice. Offer is available only for motor vehicles up to 2 years old. Finance up to 80% of vehicle value. Must be a member of both Rail Tram and Bus Union (RTBU) and Encompass Credit Union to be eligible. Comparison rate is for a Secured loan of $30,000 over a term of 5 years. WARNING: This comparison rate is true only for the examples given and may not include all fees and charges. Different terms, fees or other loan amounts might result in a different comparison rate. All products issued by Encompass Credit Union Limited. ABN 43 087 650 011. AFS Licence No.: 238 426. Registered Office: 59 Buckingham Street, Surry Hills NSW 2010. Industrial News Country Regional Network Contract Update with RTBU ARTC Members 15 meetings were held between late May - July with members to discuss the latest progress on the contracting out of the Country Regional Network by Country Rail Infrastructure Authority (previously Rail Infrastructure Corporation) and identify their concerns associated with this initiative.