Independent Transport Safety Regulator bulletin
27 August 2015
ITSR member bulletin – August 2015 (PDF version)
É«ÀÇÉçÇøMembers Information Session
1pm Monday 31 August
Level 21 Conference Room
Update – transition to ONRSR
On 24 July 2015, the É«ÀÇÉçÇøwrote to the Office of the National Rail Safety Regulator (ONRSR) to request full details of the transition proposal for staff.
Sue McCarrey, the CEO of ONRSR, responded but did not provide any further information about ONRSR’s proposal because it has not yet been finalised.
The É«ÀÇÉçÇøhas clearly stated our members’ preference to retain a copied Award when they move over to ONRSR, however our attempts to negotiate with ONRSR are hampered by the absence of a definite proposal from ONRSR.
In the circumstances, both parties have agreed to suspend negotiations until a proposal has been formulated by ONRSR.
In her most recent email to you, Sue McCarrey advised she is meeting with key people from the NSW Government to discuss the transition. The É«ÀÇÉçÇøwants to ensure ONRSR does not structure the transfer from ITSR in such a way that avoids or minimises the protections that you have under the Fair Work Act. The É«ÀÇÉçÇøwill closely monitor these developments and will let you know when further information is available.
É«ÀÇÉçÇøMembers Information Session
A É«ÀÇÉçÇøMembers Information Session is scheduled for 1 pm on Monday 31 August 2015 in the level 21 conference room. You will be given a further update about the progress of negotiations, and Troy Wright from the Community and Public Sector Union will also be there to talk about the recent bargaining process for the ONRSR enterprise agreement.
Any questions?
Please contact your delegates if you have any questions:
Natalie Clark
Don Casey
Cathy Dowe