The peak body for unions and their members in NSW. Authorised M Morey, L8 377 Sussex St Sydney NSW 2000
Sep 18, 2022 • 5 tweets • 2 min read
MAJOR ANNOUNCEMENT (thread) 1) Last week we tweeted that Opal gates would be turned off and opened indefinitely at train stations. This action has now been withdrawn.
The broader industrial campaign continues. Keeping following us - this has long way to run yet.
#nswpol2) We know that a lot of people are paying attention, so we will provide the context and facts below.
On Friday, the NSW Government threatened to sue, fine, sack and prosecute union members who turned off Opal gates.
Sep 17, 2022 • 6 tweets • 1 min read
The RTBU has withdrawn its action to leave gates open and turn of Opal machines at train stations.
1) The broader industrial campaign continues. Keeping following us - this has long way to run yet.
We know, however, that a lot of people are paying attention, so we will provide the context and facts below. (THREAD)
Sep 14, 2022 • 12 tweets • 2 min read
MAJOR ANNOUNCEMENT
All opal machines at train stations in Sydney and NSW will be turned off indefinitely, from Wednesday next week.
If there is no way to tap on or off, you cannot be fined. Please remain vigilant as the NSW Premier may try various tactics to turn machines on.
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1) This decision was made by rail workers as part of their industrial action.
It follows a coordinated media campaign by the NSW Government to deliberately spread lies and misinformation about rail workers and this dispute.
Jul 4, 2022 • 9 tweets • 2 min read
Today we launched a report with the McKell institute that details the massive failings of the NSW Government’s workers comp scheme. The findings are incredibly alarming. Ten years on, the key objectives pursued in the workers’ compensation reforms of 2012 have not been met.
Workers’ compensation claims were declining from 2010 but have flatlined since the 2012 reforms, with approximately 100,000 claims each year.
Jul 4, 2022 • 8 tweets • 2 min read
THREAD: It was reported extensively on Friday that the NSW Government had put a deal to rail workers to end the train dispute.
Today it's reported the Gov will commence action to terminate rail unions RIGHT to strike.
Here's the truth - and why the "deal" is a lie.
#NSWPOL1) In Feb, the Gov met with unions and said they want to "reset" negotiations and provide an independent arbitrator - and they'll send us a proposal.
3 days later they filed court action against unions.
6 days later they shut down the rail system and tried to blame unions.
Feb 21, 2022 • 8 tweets • 2 min read
How did we come to the NSW Government shutting down Sydney Trains and locking out rail workers?
Here's a quick recap:
Tue 15th Feb – NSW Transport Management meets with unions and promises to provide an offer on unions priority claims by Thursday 17th Feb.
Thu 17th Feb – Unions write to Transport for an update on their offer. At 10:30PM that night, unions receive a letter from the Crown Solicitors Office demanding unions cease all industrial actions. The rail system was operating while low-level industrial actions were underway.
