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QUBE Federal Court matter & EA variation update
Members are advised of the following important developments regarding the ongoing legal proceedings and Enterprise Agreement variation. Section 217 Variation – 2019 EA Last week, the RTBU wrapped up the Section 217 variation of the […] Read More »
In loving memory of William “Bill” Reid
In loving memory of William “Bill” Reid. 23rd October 1956 – 7th March 2026 ‘Just me, who loves my family, dearly’ Service on Friday 27th March 2026, 2pm Newcastle Memorial Park Cemetery & Crematorium 176 […] Read More »
Join us for Tony (Dyno) Mclaughin’s last trip – this Friday
Join us to celebrate Tony (Dyno) Mclaughin’s last trip on Friday 6 February, 2026. Junee station after ST24 arrival then 1800 Aurora room, Junee Exies Club. Entry is $20. RSVP to Rick Wardle 0429 603 […] Read More »
Time to Change the Rules
This is a view looking down at the Eveleigh Locomotive Workshops at knock-off time, circa 1950. This was from an era when governments valued the worth of utilising a local workforce. However, the worker’s in […] Read More »
RTBU fight to stop labor hire wage theft
This week, the RTBU commenced legal action in the Federal Court against rail labour hire company, Railtrain Pty Ltd, over the company’s systematic underpayment of Locomotive Driver Assistant employees. The RTBU is pursuing the recovery […] Read More »
Massive Loco win – Minister rules out Driver Only
The Loco Division has had a big win today, with the NSW Transport Minister ruling out driver-only operations on the New InterCity Fleet. Loco Division Secretary, Bob Hayden, said the commitment from the Minister has […] Read More »
Southern Shorthaul Railway – Agreement Update
Voting on the Southern Shorthaul Railway EA has now been finalised. Members/employees have had their say and voted down the proposed Company Enterprise Agreement 63 to 39. This result confirms that 2/3 of members/employees are […] Read More »
Carlingford Bowling Club Smoko – 13 Oct
Smoko to be held at Carlingford Bowling Club on Saturday 13 October from 11am. Presentations will be made to retired members Peter Marshall, Garry Holt, David Boyd & Stephen Picker. The event is free for […] Read More »
Urgent notice to NSW members: incorrect RTBU election ballot papers
Please see attached a bulletin as received from the from the National Office after discussions with the AEC. As per the bulletin attached – “The AEC is currently developing a strategy to ensure all Members […] Read More »
Figures show workers not receiving fair share of Australia’s wealth
The Australian Bureau of Statistics released its quarterly update on GDP recently. The figures showed that while overall GDP growth seemed adequate, the share of income received by workers (in the form of wages, salaries […] Read More »
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