Randwick dispute over inductions for staff on loan
When a driver on loan from Leichhardt recently turned up to work at Randwick depot and was told there was no need for a depot induction, the RTBU immediately placed the matter into dispute. The matter was resolved when depot manager Shelly De Courcy Lys responded to the dispute, stating that any driver that is […] Read More »
Know Your Rights: Excess Travelling Time
With Brett Peters… 23. Excess Travelling Time 23.1 Employees covered under this Award (Bus Operator) when required to sign on or off at a place other than their home depot which is at a greater distance from their home than their home depot, shall be allowed payment at the appropriate rate for the day for […] Read More »
A Christmas message from Chris and Gary
Welcome to the final edition of Bus Express for 2011. It has been a big year for everyone in the Bus and Tram Division. We took up our new positions as President and Secretary at an important time for members. With a change of State Government, and a new Award to negotiate, we had to […] Read More »
Know Your Rights: Personal Carers’ Leave
With Brett Peters… Section 61. Personal Carers’ Leave 61.1 An employee with responsibilities in relation to either members of their immediate family or household or who need their care and support is entitled to use up to ten days per annum of their personal/carers’ leave entitlements to provide care and support for such persons when […] Read More »
Union takes on aggressive Willoughby management
The Bus Division currently has several disputes running in the areas of sick leave and uniform issue at Willoughby depot. Willoughby delegate Alan Burke is working with the union officials from Redfern to ensure that STA meet their obligations and treat drivers in a fairer manner. Mr Burke said that for some reason depot management […] Read More »
Super contributions set to rise
If passed into law, the proposed increase in superannuation contributions will give a huge boost to Australian’s retirement savings. Divisional Secretary Chris Preston and Divisional President Gary Way were present at Parliament House when Assistant Treasurer Bill Shorten introduced the superannuation amendment bill into parliament, proposing to raise super contributions from the current 9 per […] Read More »
Loose lips sink ships
A recent case where Fair Work Australia (FWA) upheld the dismissal of an employee who made offensive comments about a manager on Facebook is a timely reminder to be careful what you say about people in the workplace on social media such as Twitter and Facebook. Read More »
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