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FWC social media decision a warning for all employees
It’s a case that should act as a warning to all employees – the Fair Work Commission has found that the dismissal of a BHP Billiton mineworker, who posted two Facebook posts relating to work […] Read More »
Hear the latest from NZ
The latest edition of The Activist – the New Zealand Rail and Maritime Transport Union’s newsletter – has been released. Click here to read it. Read More »
ABC: Fast rail could turn Sydney, Wollongong, Newcastle into ‘mega region’
A fast train network connecting greater Sydney, Wollongong and Newcastle as a “mega region” could create more than 10,000 new jobs, according to a new report. Click here to read all about it in the […] Read More »
Ron Simmons – 50 years on the job
Ron Simmons celebrated 50 years on the job recently at the Parkes Rural and Bulk Depot. Ron started his career on the 06/06/1968 at Binnaway. His first job was the Mudgee Mail Train to Gwabegar […] Read More »
AFR: No need to plug the inland rail gap, says CEO
The last gap in the $9 billion freight railway linking Melbourne to Brisbane won’t have to be filled for two decades because of a lack of demand, according to its chief executive. Inland Rail CEO […] Read More »
SMH: NSW government bows to pressure over length of Bankstown rail closures
The NSW Government has bowed to pressure from workers and the public and announced it will not be going ahead with the 6 week stoppages on the Bankstown line while the metro changes are being […] Read More »
ABC: NSW inter-city train costs face blowout to make fleet fit tracks on Blue Mountains line
ABC State political reporter, Brigid Glanville, has written an analysis piece looking at the NSW Government’s Blue Mountains rail disaster. Click here to read the full piece. Read More »
Say no to TPP on June 15
Join the protest against the TPP on Friday June 15th! The Trans-Pacific Partnership was a trade deal originally involving Australia, US and 10 other Pacific Rim countries (TPP-12). It reduced our democratic rights while increasing […] Read More »
Transport Heritage Expo – June long weekend
The award-winning Transport Heritage Expo is back on the 9th – 11th of June at Central Station, Sydney. The expo brings Sydney’s transport history to life with heritage train and bus rides, train displays, live […] Read More »
Juneee Rhythm and Rail a hit
The Junee Rhythm and Rail Festival was a huge hit again this year, with people coming from all over to celebrate annual event which is supported by the RTBU. This year marked the 10th anniversary […] Read More »
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