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Railcorp slashes almost 700 jobs
Another 690 jobs have today been axed from Railcorp – a move the RTBU says will cost commuters. Read More »
Updated medical standards for rail workers
All rail workers will soon have a common set of health assessment arrangements, regardless of which state they work in, following the approval of updated rail safety worker medical standards. Australia’s Transport and Infrastructure Ministers […] Read More »
Transport Minister should apologise for slur on workforce
Workers across NSW woke recently to see the NSW Transport Minister in the newspapers calling hardworking Railcorp workers bludgers. Read More »
Proposed Ground Based Warning System
A meeting was recently held with RailCorp to discuss the development of a Ground Based Warning System (GBWS ) for utilisation in new stabling locations. Read More »
RTBU response to Rail Safety Regulations
The RTBU has released its response to the Rail Safety Regulation amendments. The union has long held concerns that the developments of these new safety laws has been undermined by compromises on safety which could […] Read More »
RTBU 2012/13 elections
RTBU elections are coming up for RTBU elections for NSW and National positions for 2012-2013. Nominations for positions can be made from Monday 29 October. Nominations will close at 5pm on Monday 19 November. Click […] Read More »
Major infrastructure achievements consigned to history books
There was a time when Australia’s public transport industry was a booming one – what’s happened? RTBU National Secretary Bob Nanva explores the topic in his opinion piece in today’s Daily Telegraph. Click here to read […] Read More »
Membership surpasses the 3500 mark
The membership of the Loco Division of the RTBU has just passed the 3500 mark – the largest number of financial members in the division’s history. Loco Division Secretary Bob Hayden said it’s a huge […] Read More »
Government takes axe to TAB in the dead of night
The government announced its intentions to abolish the Transport Appeals board on Friday – giving workers and the union just 24 hours notice before the TAB shut its doors to employees’ appeals against promotional or […] Read More »
New Millennium Train Windscreen and Seat Trial
New windscreens have now been fitted to the drivers side of the Millennium trains, following driver concerns that the original windscreens fitted gave off a “hazy” or “cloudy” appearance when in direct or indirect sunlight. […] Read More »