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What’s the real agenda?
The NSW Government is preparing the ground to take the NSW rail network and break it into bite-size pieces that it can sell of to the private sector. The first step in the plan will […] Read More »
BHP makes threat over Aurizon
Members at Aurizon’s two Hunter depots will take protected industrial action, following management’s continued refusal to listen to their concerns during EA negotiations. Read More »
Public transport centre stage at Sydney Alliance Town Hall Assembly
Public transport will take centre stage when the Sydney Alliance Assembly takes place in just over a month. Read More »
Future rostering proposal
Sydney Trains has put forward a proposal to have roster clerks now work 24hrs a day, 7 days a week in order provide a better ‘customer service’ to train crew. Read More »
Pulse check – be honest!
Sydney Trains is about to undertake what is being described as a ‘pulse check survey’ – and members are being encouraged to be as honest as possible with your feedback. Read More »
NSW Trains Uniform Fittings
While the dispute with NSW Trains over the proposed uniform changes is still in place – and wearing the uniform cannot be enforced – NSW Trains can now begin sizings/fittings for crew. Any fittings that […] Read More »
The Free Ride’s Over
The Senate recently announced an inquiry into the productivity benefits of investing in public transport, to which the RTBU National office has provided a submission to titled ‘The Free Ride’s Over’. Read More »
Report shows Barry has bungled Workers’ Comp
The O’Farrell Government’s changes to the Workers’ Compensation scheme have stripped workers and their families of vital protections, a report released by Macquarie University has found. Read More »
Blinded by the lights
Drivers are concerned that the new ‘visibility lights’ now required to be fitted to trains, are temporarily blinding oncoming drivers. Read More »
Aurizon set for industrial action ballot
Negotiations with Aurizon over a new enterprise agreement to replace the previous Interail Australia agreement, have broken down after six months of discussions. Read More »