RTBU
Proposed Goulburn Rosters
The RTBU is currently in discussion with NSW Trains management over the company’s proposed changes to working at Goulburn Depot. Read More »
Hornsby ETR Sub Division Elections
The Hornsby ETR Sub Division recently elected a new depot organiser in David Carr. A depot organising committee (DOC) has been established that will actively function in the best interests of members. Read More »
Work Related Injury Claims Dispute
The RTBU has recently been advised that members who have suffered a work related injury are being coerced into using their own sick leave rather than claiming workers compensation for injuries received while at work. Read More »
Turnout issue prompts safety upgrade
The Loco Division was forced to raise a safety issue with Sydney Trains recently, after two instances of trains traversing a turnout movement over the posted the line speed were reported to the union. Read More »
UPDATE: ‘Welfare calls’ stopped
After members and the RTBU raised concerns about management making ‘welfare calls’ to staff on sick leave, the phones have stopped ringing. Read More »
Trainee Drivers rosters in chaos
The recent restructure within Sydney Trains has resulted in rostering problems for trainee drivers. Read More »
Launch of Cumberland Community Unions
Loco Division members are invited to join local workers, their unions and supporters in the Cumberland community for the official launch of a new Local Union Community group for the Smithfield & Fairfield areas of […] Read More »
Union victory for NSW/Sydney Trains agreement
The RTBU and combined rail unions have successfully ensured all rail workers transferring into the new NSW and Sydney Train entities on 1 July 2013 will continue to be covered by the current RailCorp Agreement. Read More »
Want to be on the Aurizon negotiating team?
An initial meeting has been held with Aurizon management to discuss arrangements for commencing enterprise agreement negotiations – and now we’re looking for members wishing to lend a hand. Read More »
PN Intermodal and Bulk EAs nearing voting
The Pacific National Intermodal and Bulk enterprise agreements are in the final stages, with the union negotiating committee currently doing a final review of the documents. Read More »