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Circulars

Keep updated with workplace issues. Please click on one of the circulars below:

Circular 10 - 13 AFULE Wins Weekend Penalty Rates

                       Fairwork Commission decision - AFULE Wins Weekend Penalty Case

Circular 6 - 13 Qld Rail Transit Authority

  The AFULE receives preliminary advice regarding Qld Rail Transit Authority

Circular 5 - Multi Sign on Dispute

 The AFULE attended the Fairwork Commission on 18 March 2013 Multi Sign On Dispute

Circular 4 - 13 Service Delivery Supervisors

Service Delivery Supervisors Moved off TCA and on to Contracts

Circular 3 - 13 Multi Sign Ons

Outcome from Multi Sign On dispute meeting attended by AFULE

Circular 2 - 13 AFULE / Aurizon Dispute Outcome

As a result of AFULE dispute Aurizon Trainees acting as DA's to receive Back Pay 

Circular 1 - 13 Multi Sign On

 Aurizon proposes Multi Sign on Proposal Coppabella & Moranbah

Circular 40 - Dispute Update

 AFULE Dispute Servicing & Cleaning of Loco Toilets UPDATE

Circular 39 - AFULE in DISPUTE

 Aurizon is in breach of TCA DISPUTE Preparation & Servicing of Locos

Circular 38 - Abolition of Driver in Charge

 Citytrain Management Abolition of DIC Position

Circular 37 - Provisioning & Preparation of Locomotives

Request by Aurizon for Traincrew Servicing & Cleaning Toilets on Locomotives is a change in work practice

Circular 36 - Seasons Greetings !

AFULE State Office Christmas Closure

Circular 35 QPSU Petition

Sign QPSU Petition for Federal inquiry into Qld workers' rights

Circular 34 - LOH Notice

LOH Notice Qld Govt renegs on LOH Legislation Correspondence from Scott Emerson Transport Minister

Circular 33 - Union Representation

Your rights under FairWork Act Union Representation

Circular 32 - Citytrain Traincrew Progression

Update on Driver schools Citytrain Traincrew Progression

Circular 31 - 12 Twitter

Follow us on AFULE Twitter

Circular 30 - 12 Penalty Rates

AFULE and QRail appear in Commission Arbitration over failure to pay weekend penalty rates

29-12 Cairns TCA Migration

The AFULE agrees on terms with Queensland Rail for the inclusion of Cairns Traincrew Agreement 

28-12 QR Clause 69 Dispute

Update on AFULE dispute with QR regarding AFD Payment QR Clause 69 Dispute

27-12 QR Open Letter to CEO

The AFULE voices disgust in QR Open Letter to CEO Jim Benstead

26-12 VR Medically Unfit

QRN open 'Expressions of Interest' for VR Medically Unfit

25-12 Annual Leave / Carers Leave

The AFULE in Step 2 dispute with QRN over deductions of Annual Leave / Carers Leave

24-12 Merit Selection

The AFULE does NOT agree to Merit Selection of Part Time Drivers to Full Time Drivers

23-12 Clause 69 QR Ltd TCA

The AFULE says Clause 69 QR Ltd Traincrew Agreement entitles Traincrew to weekend penalty rates

22-12 AFULE Union Fees

Increases in running costs have forced increase in AFULE UNION FEES 

21-12 TAX DEDUCTIONS

Your AFULE 2012 UNION FEES are Tax Deductable !!

20-12 Step 3 Dispute - Working BLP's

The AFULE progresses Step 3 Dispute 20-12 Step 3 Dispute - Working into BLP's

19-12 Progression to Step 3 Dispute

The AFULE progresses Step 3 Dispute - Compulsory Book Off

18-12 Dispute Working into BLPs

AFULE feedback from QRN Step 3 Dispute Working BLPs

17-12 Dispute Compulsory Book Off

Feedback from QRN Step 3 - Dispute Compulsory Book Off

16-12 QRN Coal Leave Deductions

AFULE in dispute with QRN Annual and Carers Leave Deductions

15 - 12 QRN Coal and Freight

Outcome of Bluff dispute Bluff 320 Hour Roster

14-12 Annual Leave Dispute

QRN Cannot Breach NES Provisions Annual Leave Dispute 

13-12 Freight Crews working into BLP

AFULE Members' can register their un/willingness to work BLP's Freight Crews working into BLP's

12-12 Traincrew Uniform Dispute Update

AFULE and QRail Uniform Committee conduct further Risk Assessment Traincrew Uniform Dispute Update #1 

11-12 WorkCover Claims

AFULE protects members' rights as QRail investigating approved WorkCover claims 

10-12 Annual/Carer’s Leave Dispute Arbitration

AFULE represents members at Fairwork Australia Annual / Carer’s Leave Dispute Arbitration

09-12 AFD Window Dispute Update

AFULE and Queensland Rail AFD WINDOW PAYMENT DISPUTE UPDATE

08-12 Citytrain General Protections

AFULE disputes QRail's refusal to allow Union Representation Citytrain General Protections

07-12 Annual & Carers Leave

Dispute Update Annual & Carers Leave

06-12 Bluff Dispute Upate

Check here for the latest news on Bluff Dispute Update # 3

05-12 Bluff Dispute Update

Bluff Dipute Update # 2

04-12 Step 3 Dispute Jilalan Master Diagram

The AFULE lodges Step 3 Dispute - Jilalan Master Diagram

03-12 Buff Dispute Update #1

Bluff Dispute Update # 1 The AFULE heads to conciliation with Fair Work Australia

2 - 12 QRN TRAINEE WAGE

The AFULE resolves issue for QRN TRAINEE WAGES 

1 - 12 BLUFF DIAGRAM DISPUTE

UPDATE ... STEP 3  BLUFF DIAGRAM DISPUTE

30-11 Leave Arrangements

QR National Coal leave accrual update 30-11 Leave Arrangements

29-11 QRN Proposed Restructure

Proposed operations restructure for Traincrew update 29-11 QRN Proposed Restructure

28-11 QRN TRAINCREW VOTE NO

Members have their say QRN TRAINCREW VOTE NO

26-11 DOO Relief

QRN withdraws from DOO Relief dispute

25-11 Agreeement Negotiations

25-11 Agreement Negotiations current QRN TCA due for renewal 2013

24-11 Proposed Panel Roster for QRN Coal

AFULE State Secretary Greg Smith to visit depots to discuss issues with the QRN Coal Proposed Panel Roster

23-11 QRN Freight - Refusal to provide FAID Scores

AFULE concerns regarding QRN Refusal to provide FAID Scores

22-11 QRN Propose Alt Roster for Coal

Information meetings scheduled regarding QRN Proposing Alt Roster for Coal and Freight Traincrew 

21-11 AFULE Organiser Position

Welcome Anthony Cooke successful candidate for the AFULE Organiser Position

20/11 FAID Scores

FAID scores provided to Traincrew read here; 20/11 FAID Scores

19-11 ALP Affiliation

The AFULE conducted a ballot for members see the results here 19-11 - ALP Affiliation 

18 - Tax

For information on Union Fees for the 2010 / 2011 financial year 18 - 11 Tax

17-11 - Healthy Heroes Pilot Programme

The AFULE recommends members NOT to participate in the Healthy Heroes Pilot Programme

16-11 AFULE Union Fees

AFULE extends services to members 16-11 AFULE Union Fees

15-11 ALP Affiliation

Should the AFULE remain affiliated with the ALP?  AFULE members have their say in our ballot paper. 15-11 - ALP Affiliation

14-11 Easter Payments

Queensland Rail and QR National late wage 14-11 Easter Payment 

13-11 QRN Coal South

13 -11 QRN Coal South  Splitting of TDO Crews

12 - 11 Single Driver Relief

QRN Coal initiates consultation process for DOO 12 - 11 Single Driver Relief 

11-11 Easter Pay Arrangements

11 - 11 Easter Pay Arrangements Queensland Rail and QR National Coal & Freight

10-11 AFULE Changes its Name

10-11 AFULE Changes it's Name FWA approves AFULE Name Change !!!

09-11 FWA Approves AER Agreement

09-11 AER Agreement Approved by FWA

08-11 AFULE Election Results

08-11 AFULE Election Results

07 - 11 AER Agreement Update

AER Agreement Voted Up

06-11 QR National Freight Medical

QR National Freight Medical Questionnaire

05 - 11 QRN Freight & Coal including AER

Voluntary Redundancies

04-11 QR National Coal

QR National Coal Splitting TDO Crews 

03 - 11 AFULE Election Extended

03 - 11 AFULE Election Circular     Election Notice AEC - Extension

02-11 QR National Coal and Freight

02-11 QR National Coal and Freight  Arrangements for Flood Affected Depots

01-11 AER Proposed Agreement

01-11 AER Proposed Agreement to be Distributed

51-10 AFULE Election

Circular and nomination form regarding the AFULE Election

PLEASE CONTACT THE STATE OFFICE TO CHECK THAT YOUR CONTACT DETAILS ARE UP TO DATE

50-10 Seasons Greetings

50-10 Office Hours

48-10 A.F.U.L.E. Elections

Union Sub Branch & State Positions

44-10 A.F.U.L.E. Safety Representative - Mayne

44-10 AFULE Safety Representative - Mayne

46-10 QRN Coal Traincrew Depot - Moranbah

QRN Coal Traincrew depot - Moranbah

45-10 AFULE Elections

AFULE Elections

43-10 QRNational Coal - Car Driving Dispute

QRNational Coal - Car Driving Dispute

42-10

ARG BARGAINING UPDATE 2

41-10

Two Driver Operation

40-10

ABSENTEEISM

39-10

Circular 39 ARG Bagaining Update #1

38-10

QR NATIONAL TRAINCREW ENTERPRISE AGREEMENT 2010

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37-10

AER AGREEMENT

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Traincrew Enterprise Agreement Information

Please click here for New Traincrew Enterprise Agreement Information

RTBU OBJECTION TO A.F.U.L.E. NAME CHANGE

Please click here for Circular 36-10  regarding the RTBU's objection to AFULE name change 

33-10

TAXATION DEDUCTIONS FOR 2009 / 2010 

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29 - 10

ARG AGREEMENT - AFULE WILL REPRESENT YOU IN THE BARGAINING PROCESS

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28-10

(1) Signing medical authorities; (2) Attending CARES doctor; (3) Documenting reasons for personal leave   

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27 - 10

Federal Court QR Lack of Consultation Case “Benign dictatorship does not equate to consultation” 

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26-10

QR PASSENGER PTY LTD - (1) Signing Medical Authorities and (2) Procedural Fairness   

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25-10

QR LIMITED TRAINCREW UNION COLLECTIVE WORKPLACE AGREEMENT 2009 – Limitation of Hours Breaches

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24-10

QR LIMITED TRAINCREW UNION COLLECTIVE WORKPLACE AGREEMENT 2009 – DISPUTES UPDATE #15

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23-10

QR LIMITED TRAINCREW UNION COLLECTIVE WORKPLACE AGREEMENT 2009 – DISPUTES UPDATE #14

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22-10

QR LIMITED TRAINCREW UNION COLLECTIVE WORKPLACE AGREEMENT 2009 – DISPUTES UPDATE #13

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21-10

QR LIMITED TRAINCREW UNION COLLECTIVE WORKPLACE AGREEMENT 2009 – DISPUTES UPDATE #12

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20-10

QRNATIONAL COAL SAFE START – RETURN TO WORK FORM

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19-10

QR LIMITED TRAINCREW UNION COLLECTIVE WORKPLACE AGREEMENT 2009 – DISPUTES UPDATE #11

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18-10

CHANGES TO SPECIAL FAMILY LEAVE AND COMMENDABLE SERVICE LEAVE 

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17-10

QR LIMITED TRAINCREW UNION COLLECTIVE WORKPLACE AGREEMENT 2009 – DISPUTES UPDATE #10

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16-10

NOTICE TO MEMBERS

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15-10

QR LIMITED TRAINCREW UNION COLLECTIVE WORKPLACE AGREEMENT 2009 – DISPUTES UPDATE #9

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14-10

QR LIMITED TRAINCREW UNION COLLECTIVE WORKPLACE AGREEMENT 2009–DISPUTES UPDATE #8 

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13-10

TRANSFER GUIDELINES – QRNATIONAL COAL RECRUITMENT

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12-10

QR LIMITED TRAINCREW UNION COLLECTIVE WORKPLACE AGREEMENT 2009 – DISPUTES UPDATE #7

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11-10

QR LIMITED TRAINCREW UNION COLLECTIVE WORKPLACE AGREEMENT 2009 – DISPUTES UPDATE #6

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10-10

NO. 5 DIVISIONAL COUNCILLOR POSITION

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09-10

QR LIMITED TRAINCREW UNION COLLECTIVE WORKPLACE AGREEMENT 2009 – DISPUTES UPDATE #5

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08-10

QR LIMITED TRAINCREW UNION COLLECTIVE WORKPLACE AGREEMENT 2009 – DISPUTES UPDATE #4

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07-10

QR LIMITED TRAINCREW UNION COLLECTIVE WORKPLACE AGREEMENT 2009 – DISPUTES UPDATE #3

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06-10

QR LIMITED TRAINCREW UNION COLLECTIVE WORKPLACE AGREEMENT 2009 – DISPUTES UPDATE #2

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05-10

QR LIMITED TRAINCREW UNION COLLECTIVE WORKPLACE AGREEMENT 2009 – DISPUTES UPDATE #1

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04-10

RESPONSE TO EMAIL FROM RTBU BLUFF LOCAL REPRESENTATIVE  

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03-10

PAYROLL ERROR

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02-10

SHIFT LENGTHS FOR DOO CONFIGURATION

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01-10

SIGN ON / SIGN OFF ARRANGEMENTS

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68-09

SIGN ON/SIGN OFF ARRANGEMENTS

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67-09

EXCESSIVE DISCIPLINARY ACTION  

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64-09

MEDIA RELEASE - QCU CALLS FOR HALT TO GOVERNMENT SELL OFF SPIN

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66-09

RATE OF PAY FOR EMPLOYEES IN TRANSITION  

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63-09

Despite Members' concerns, QR ceases health failure scheme

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62-09

Guards Safety

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61-09

Queensland Not for Sale - Update - Stop the Press!!!.

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60-09

Queensland Not for Sale - Update.

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59-09

Attention:  All AFULE Members in the Everton Electorate

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58-09

GET YOUR GRUBBY HANDS OFF OUR EMPLOYMENT CONDITIONS!!!

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57-09

Limitation of Hours Breaches.

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56-09

AFULE Secretary - Fisherman Island.

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65 - 09

PSYCHOMETRIC TESTING – QRNATIONAL COAL

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