RTBU Branded Face Mask now available
We have been able to source an initial batch of 1500 washable face masks for members, with a further 2300 being on back order waiting for delivery date confirmation. They will be distributed on a […] Read More »
Public servants face pay freeze while fat cats see wage increase
Today, NSW Premier Gladys Berejiklian announced a wage freeze for public sector workers for 12 months with funds considering the increasing amount of unemployed workers across the state. There are major pay agreements set to renew […] Read More »
NSW Government releases COVIDSafe public transport plan
Recently the NSW Government announced Public Transport COVID Limitations in regards to: Limit the number of people traveling in busses and train carriages to 12 and 32 respectively, Avoid public transport during peak periods and […] Read More »
Temporary Removal of Paper Payslips
Members are advised that both Sydney and NSW Trains are temporarily removing paper payslip distribution supposedly because of COVID 19 as these payslips pose a concern from passing through multiple sets of hands. Both rail […] Read More »
Overcrowded trains a health concern now more than ever
A recent NSW Auditor General’s report has revealed that the overcrowding on Sydney’s trains is even more concerning now as COVID-19 restrictions are eased and people return to their daily commutes. There may be up […] Read More »
PN Bulk discussions commence re COVID-19 EA change request
After PN Bulk agreed they would not proceed to a vote to change your EA, meetings with NSW RTBU Locomotive Division Officials and Your Delegates commenced on Monday. During these discussions we demanded that any […] Read More »
Pacific National: important employee update
Congratulations to each and every RTBU Member for standing together. Every signature on the two petitions (which totalled almost 1,500), every phone hook-up attended, and every written question has forced PN to change its tack. […] Read More »
Sydney Trains COVID-19 Update
Loco Division Delegates and HSR’s at Sydney Trains are continuing to play a major role in addressing Member issues through the COVID-19 taskforce. Their hard work and tenacity has led to robust COVID-19 specific cab […] Read More »
Sydney Trains COVID-19 – Interim Measures Training and Assessing
The Locomotive Division wishes to advise Members of changes to Training and Assessing (Initial Employment Training and Standards Officer Assessments) in response to issues arising from implementation of COVID-19 Social Distancing recommendations. The following COVID-19 […] Read More »
Jobkeeper: A quick guide to changes to the Fair Work Act
The Federal Parliament has passed changes to the Fair Work Act as part of the Government’s JobKeeper wage subsidy program. The changes only apply until 28 September 2020. The information outlined below is relevant for […] Read More »