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Our Transport site launches
The RTBU has joined forces with seven other transport unions to launch the Our Transport campaign, calling for a public transport system that is safe, reliable, clean and affordable. Read More »
Asbestos found in trains forces RTBU to call for tougher policing
The RTBU is demanding tougher policing of imported locomotive parts after it was found that railway workers have been exposed to potentially hazardous asbestos brought to Australia in trains imported from China. Read More »
News from NZ
The latest edition of the New Zealand Rail and Maritime Transport Union newsletter is now available online. Read the latest from our NZ comrades here. Read More »
Rail Entities preliminary discussions continue
The Combined Rail Unions met again with Rail Entities representatives this week, where a fifth version of the companies’ ‘wish list’ was tabled. Read More »
Aurizon EA finally certified
The Aurizon Intermodal Rail Operations enterprise agreement has finally been certified. Read More »
Rail Entities train crew update
Briefing meetings have been held between the Combined Rail Unions and Rail Entities in an attempt to gauge what the companies will be seeking from employees when negotiations commence. Read More »
Aurizon execs face backlash over pay
Aurizon stakeholders have fired a warning shot at the company over its payment of executives. Read More »
Rt health fund attempts to take control back
The rt health board is attempting to reduce the number of elected board positions, effectively taking away the power of the fund’s membership. Read More »
PN Coal employee monitoring shock
Pacific National NSW Coal recently announced that it intends to progress a range of matters in relation to employee monitoring including: Read More »
NSW Trains uniform consultation collapses
A trial of the new NSW Trains uniforms has just been completed, following several months of consultation over the issue. Read More »