Alstom Transport Services
Ballot passed FWC matter B2026/1332 · result published 13 Oct 2026
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Eligible voters2employees on the voter roll
Turnout–see the notice
Voted yes100%across the actions
Authorisation window15 daysleft, to about 12 Nov 2026
Protected action has to start within 30 days of the result being declared, though the FWC can extend that.
What workers voted on
22 actions were put to the vote: 4 stoppages, 2 overtime bans, 16 work bans. All of them passed.
What was voted onYesNo% yes
1. Stoppages of work, including consecutive stoppages of work, for 1 hour in duration20100%✔ passed
2. Stoppages of work, including consecutive stoppages of work, for 2 hours in duration20100%✔ passed
3. Stoppages of work, including consecutive stoppages of work, for 12 hours in duration20100%✔ passed
4. Stoppages of work, including consecutive stoppages of work, for 24 hours in duration20100%✔ passed
5. Ban on the performance of overtime20100%✔ passed
6. Ban on the performance of pre-shift overtime20100%✔ passed
7. Ban on providing instruction or direction to contractors and/or labour hire employees20100%✔ passed
8. Ban on the performance of working additional shifts outside of the normal roster20100%✔ passed
9. Ban on 2 0 2 using Computers to document work20100%✔ passed
10. Ban on working with Contractors20100%✔ passed
11. Ban on completing planned work orders. Except where a critical task is required due to an imminent risk to a person's safety20100%✔ passed
12. Ban on using technology (phones, computers, laptops, tablets, printers, radios, etc.) during normal duties (except for when in an emergency)20100%✔ passed
13. Ban on using Microsoft Office products20100%✔ passed
14. Ban on administrative and or reporting functions performed by the single overnight ISST, while expressly continuing all driver communications, technical assistance and safety-critical functions20100%✔ passed
15. Ban on using SAP - separate to Microsoft Office20100%✔ passed
16. Ban on closing service orders20100%✔ passed
17. Ban on downgrading service orders20100%✔ passed
18. Ban on shift swaps20100%✔ passed
19. Ban on providing support to other departments20100%✔ passed
20. Ban on providing training to other staff members and departments20100%✔ passed
21. Ban on performing higher duties20100%✔ passed
22. Ban on downloading and or reviewing train data logs and or ETCS logs unless for an emergency situation20100%✔ passed
The wording above is shortened from the notice's questions: introductory phrases are removed, and the action, what's affected, how long and any exclusions are kept. A question passes if more than half of the valid votes were yes.