News
Super win for NSW public sector workers
The Industrial Relations Commission has ruled that the NSW Government will not be able to include superannuation rises in its public sector wage cap. Read More »
Staff car parking – update
Following Sydney/NSW Trains announcement that it would review the number of staff car parks at stations, the Loco Division has been working with members at impacted stations to ensure any car park changes do not […] Read More »
Life membership for John and Rodney
Two very deserving long-term RTBU members – John Aquilina (Wollongong) and Rodney Short (Newcastle) – were recently presented with Life Membership of the union at a Locomotive Divisional Council meeting. Read More »
US Metro-North ordered to slow down
An emergency order has been issued to the Metro-North Railroad, calling on it to take immediate steps to ensure its crew don’t speed. Read More »
EA Activist Network
Over the last week, the RTBU Locomotive Division has constructed an Enterprise Agreement Activist Network/Database for the purposes of disseminating information regarding the Rail Entities EA. Read More »
Stand for Workers site launched
Australian Unions has launched a new website and email campaign, calling on Federal MPs to stand up for workers and their families. Read More »
Management told to come clean on reforms
The Combined Rail Unions last week received advice regarding Sydney Trains intention to start another round of reform and engage in other measures to reduce employment security for members. Read More »
Hornsby drivers and guards meeting
The Hornsby Sub Division recently held a combined drivers and guards meeting to discuss various depot-related issues as well as the upcoming Sydney Trains/NSW Trains Enterprise Agreement. Read More »
Staff car parking to go
Sydney/NSW Trains and Transport for NSW have recently conducted a review of staff car parks. Read More »
Long overdue good news for El Zorro members
The RTBU finally has some good news for El Zorro members, who were left without pay and entitlements following the liquidation of the company earlier this year. Read More »