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Railtrain’s History of Deception
The Full Bench of the Fair Work Commission finally dismissed Railtrain’s application for approval of the Karijini Rail Pty Ltd Rail Operations Pilbara Enterprise Agreement 2018 (AG2018/3844). This proposed Agreement concerned Railtrain’s contract to supply Labour Hire […] Read More »
RTBU – 2018 union elections notice
The Australian Electoral Commission (AEC) has supplied information regarding the RTBU elections for National and NSW Branch positions for 2018. Click here to download the information. Nominations. which must be in writing and comply with […] Read More »
People do not vote for politicians who gloat about abolishing their jobs
There has been an overwhelming reaction to Transport Minister Constance’s gloating that we won’t need public transport workers in the future. Here’s RTBU National Secretary’s response to the article in the Sydney Morning Herald: He […] Read More »
ALP left seeks to lift taxes, boost the ‘right to strike’
NSW Labor’s left will push a radical economic agenda at next week’s party conference, including increased taxes on high-income earners, an inheritance tax, a guaranteed “basic income” for people who do not work and the […] Read More »
Railtrain Newsflash Issue No.2: Enterprise Agreement Update
On Friday 28 April 2017, the RTBU met with Railtrain for the second time to negotiate a new Enterprise Agreement. The RTBU presented Railtrain with the changes to the draft EA. Included in the claims […] Read More »
71 people faced with uncertainty as Newcastle train call centre closes
— Media Release — The Rail Tram and Bus Union of NSW is condemning the decision of the NSW Liberal Government for the closure of Newcastle based NSW Trains call centre where 71 people are […] Read More »
Loco Division union fees 2015/16
RTBU membership dues for Loco Division members for the financial year 1 July 2015 – 30 June 2016 are as follows: Full-time/Part-time: $651.30 based on 26 fortnights Casual: $383.50 based on 26 fortnights Member who […] Read More »
Loco Division throws support behind light rail drivers
The Loco Division is supporting our comrades in the Tram and Bus Division who have recently been forced to take protected industrial action as part of enterprise agreement negotiations. Here’s the latest: The safety of […] Read More »
Dispute over Sydney Trains rostering
A Notice of Dispute has been lodged with Sydney Trains following recent attempts by Sydney Trains to change period rosters outside of the allowable timeframes. The matter was raised originally from the Campbelltown Depot when […] Read More »
Fee increase
Over the last few years your union has been able to achieve an average wage increases of 3 per cent for the majority of members. This has been a good outcome in a very difficult environment and we will always work hard on your behalf to achieve better pay and better conditions. Read More »