Transdev Light Rail Enterprise Agreement

After quite a delay, Transdev has provided us with a draft enterprise agreement document. On Wednesday 31st January 2024, RTBU officials met with the company for discussions.  
 
The main topic of these discussions was around the place of work to ensure that  places of employment are static and that employees can start their work, have their meals, and finish their work in the same location. This has previously been an issue in past negotiations, however, throughout this current set of negotiations, the union has been able to secure this as an enterprise agreement provision. 

We have also requested clarification on the definitions of regular work and special events, which have been provided but still require some refinement. The RTBU will be submitting proposed clauses to the company for consideration. 

As previously communicated, the classification of CIOs has been incorporated, with all allowances being subject to indexation. 

Additionally, we have advocated for increased sick leave entitlements for staff, as well as an extension of the permissible duration for absence without the need for supporting documentation. Discussions on these matters are ongoing. 

The next phase of negotiations entails Transdev responding to the concerns raised by the Union and furnishing a copy to the bargaining representatives for review, allowing them to propose alterations tailored to their respective work groups. This process is slated to occur over the next couple weeks.