Queensland Rail reaches deal with train controllers
The Fair Work Commission has overseen bargaining negotiations since May, after six enterprise agreements between Queensland Rail and seven unions expired earlier this year.
Queensland Rail has reached an agreement in principle with unions representing train controllers, as negotiations overseen by the Fair Work Commission continue. The agreement covers about 270 employees from the Rail, Tram and Bus Union (RTBU) and The Services Union (TSU). Queensland Rail remains on a reduced timetable in the south-east.
The Australian Manufacturing Workers Union, representing rollingstock employees, is still on strike, causing a backlog of rollingstock maintenance. Queensland Rail has reinstated 135 weekly train services as part of the agreement. Transport Minister Brent Mickelberg expressed hope that this progress can lead to full-service operation, but stressed the need for other unions to finalize their agreements to avoid further disruption.
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