
Issue No 68		25 August 2000

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City Rail Security Guards Win Olympic Bonus

By Andrew Casey

The Security Union, representing the 1300 City Rail Security Officers, has won an Olympic Attendance Bonus of $4.50 per hour for their members.

The Security Union members, who travel Sydney's trains, began a campaign in July to receive an Olympic Bonus.

" Chubb - the security firm with the City Rail contract - have recognised that our members will play an important role during the Olympics," Sonia Minutillo, the Executive Vice-President of the Security Union said today.

" Our members service to City Rail and its passengers is absolutely crucial. They will be relied on to make sure that the trains and platforms are safe for all passengers and their families."

The Security Union - the Liquor, Hospitality and Miscellaneous Workers Union - began talks with Chubb a little over a month ago because of the heightened expectations management has of their workforce during the Olympic period.

Chubb Protective Services has recently begun an advertising campaign to employ more security patrol officers on City Rail during the Olympics period.

The Olympics Attendance Bonus will be paid from September 12, 2000 to October 1, 2000.

The Security Union has called a meeting of members to discuss the implementation of the Olympic Attendance Bonus.

"This is a first win, members are now discussing ways of promoting their on-going campaign to improve City Rail Security Officers pay and conditions," Ms Minutillo said.

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Issue 68 contents

Interview: New Unionist
Britain's Trade Union Congress secretary John Monks on life under Blair and why the future of unionism could well rest in Europe.

History: The Victims of Whiggery
George Loveless, the leader of the rural workers who became the Tolpuddle Martyrs, recorded his ideals and experiences in a pamphlet that brings his story to life.

Economics: The Final Station
Corporatisation was first introduced into Australia by the former Greiner Coalition government. What is 'corporatisation' and who should we hold to account under its prescriptions?

International: Massive Union Win in American Telecom
The Communications Workers of America (CWA) announced on Thursday a settlement with Verizon Communications ending a fifteen day strike by 87,000 telephone workers from Maine to Virginia.

Unions: A Vital Community Service
What keeps the engine of the Australian economy running? Manufacturing productivity, the stock market, exports? Try child care.

Satire: Putin copies Clinton: dead seamen stains reputation
MOSCOW, Tuesday: Russian naval authorities today faced staunch criticism, and the anger of a nation gripped by tragedy, as they conceded that all 118 Russian submariners trapped in the nuclear submarine, the Kursk, had died.

Review: Blow Up The Pokies
Whether it arouses public debate about Gambling is best left to the public but Peter Zangarri thinks Tim Freedman is on a winner with the Whitlam's latest CD.

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» City Rail Security Guards Win Olympic Bonus

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» Sydney Hotel Stoppages Throughout Next Week

» Scientists Protest IT Outsourcing

» Dealing With Workplace Deaths