Shayne has been a member of the Union for 29 years, and has been State President since 2002.  As State President of the Union, Shayne is responsible for overseeing the general operation of the Union and providing leadership to the Union team.  In this role, Shayne chairs the Union’s Divisional Council – the supreme decision-making body of the Union.  Shayne also plays a major role in setting the Union’s agenda and providing direction to the State Office.

Shayne records the Union’s major achievements as the introduction of 10 hour relief, skill based allowances, the negotiation of the first Traincrew collective agreement and the introduction of the Traincrew Trauma Support Policy.

Shayne commenced with QR as a Fettler in 1976, and joined the Traincrew grade as an Engine Cleaner in January 1978.  Shayne was transferred to Sarina during mid 1979 and was then classed as a Fireman to Cloncurry in December of that year.  Shayne transferred to Gladstone where he spent six years before transferring to Toowoomba.  In 1989 Shayne was classed as Locomotive Driver Class II to Mayne.  Shayne is currently a full time Locomotive Driver based at QR’s Mayne depot in Brisbane.

You can contact Shayne Ware on 0407 815 349.

Greg is the current State Secretary of the A.F.U.L.E.  Greg has been a member of the A.F.U.L.E. for 33 years, and has been involved in a representative capacity for 25 of those years.  Greg has been a full time officer bearer since 1992, holding the position of State President between 1992 and 2000, and the position of State Secretary from 2000 to the present.

During his tenure, Greg has been part of a leadership team that has overseen significant challenges and changes, for both Traincrew in the field and the Union itself.  This period has seen the vote against amalgamation with other transport unions and the continuance of the A.F.U.L.E. as an independent craft-based union.  It has also seen the negotiation of the first Traincrew collective agreement – a watershed agreement for Queensland Traincrew.

In recent times, Greg has led the Union through the significant changes brought about by the federal take-over of industrial relations – guiding the Union and its members through the challenges presented by the new laws.  Most recently, Greg has ensured the long-term future of the Union by achieving federal registration of the union.

Prior to taking on a full time role with the Union, Greg was a fully qualified Locomotive Driver Class II based at Ipswich.

Glen McGaw is the A.F.U.L.E. State Vice President, a position he has held since 2002.   Prior to his election as Vice President, Glen was the Divisional Councillor for Division 3, and has also held a range of Branch positions over many years.

As Vice President, Glen is the A.F.U.L.E.’s lead delegate on a range of projects that directly affect the working conditions of Traincrew.  In this role, Glen has represented the interests of Traincrew across a wide range of workplace issues including the introduction of fatigue management systems, implementation of random drug and alcohol testing and the development of trauma support policies.

Glen is the Union’s training officer, providing union delegates with the skills they need to represent members and further the Union’s industrial aims.  Glen is also one of the Union’s Trainee Driver Mentors, welcoming new trainees to the grade and helping them through their training and assessment.

Most recently, Glen has led the union team in Passenger Services through their latest union collective agreement negotiations.

Glen commenced at Roma as an Engine Cleaner in October 1981 and was qualified as a Locomotive Driver Class II in 1986.  He has spent time in Roma, Toowoomba, Cloncurry, Dalby, Gladstone and Brisbane. Glen is currently a full time Locomotive Driver based at QR’s Mayne depot in Brisbane.

You can contact Glen McGaw on 0407 812 446.

Tammy Aitken first started working in the union movement in 2005 whilst completing a Bachelor of Commerce (Industrial Relations). Tammy has held previous union roles at the CEPU Communications Division, CFMEU Construction and General Division and the ASU Services Division.

Tammy commenced employment as an Industrial Officer with the AFULE in March 2009. Tammy’s role is to provide advice and representation to members.

Charmaine Ryan commenced employment as the Office Coordinator with the AFULE in 1995. Charmaine manages the information technology and communication systems for the AFULE including but not limited to membership, accounting and network maintenance. Charmaine also assists in maintaining the integrity (i.e. accuracy/security) of the membership system which includes processing new and resigning members and maintaining members' details on the database and arranging payroll deductions and union fee payments.

You can contact Charmaine on (07) 3257 1151 or This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it