A higher base salary for station and regional on-board staff

Our meeting was virtual again this week and it centred on the benefits we are proposing for station and regional on board staff.

We’re excited to share more details of our EA proposal for station and regional on-board staff that we promised you after the last bargaining meeting.

We’re hearing loud and clear that our people are proud of the work that they do and the services we provide to our customers who rely on us. But the uncertainty of recent times and COVID has been difficult and stressful for many.

A word about our bargaining commitment

Bargaining is about getting a better outcome for our people. Better equity and opportunity, increased stability and sustainability across our business.

Protected industrial action is a normal part of bargaining and employees who are union members are entitled to participate in lawful industrial action when notified correctly.

But the process is not easy. It can be difficult and stressful for our people, our leaders and our customers. It’s ok for you to form your own views and to decide whether or not you feel comfortable sharing your views with others.

This uncertainty is temporary and is just part of the process. We are a resilient and caring business that deserves a louder voice. An Enterprise Agreement that is designed by us and for us is the best way to bridge our past and a stronger future.

We have an opportunity to create stability for our workforce and lock in a three year period of certainty through the new NSW TrainLink EA. The benefits to station and regional on-board staff include:

  • a higher base salary
  • the opportunity to go up a pay level each year until you reach the top of the band in five years
  • rosters that support your needs and those of our customers
  • increased job opportunities
  • the same pay and condition regardless of where you are based (note there is no proposal to remove home stations).

We’ve put together some factsheets explaining what the proposal will mean to conditions and base pay. These documents are at the links below:

We encourage you to spend time looking through this information if it is relevant to you. There is a lot of information in the factsheets so if you have any questions please:

Remember, our future is up to us.