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Labor launches petition against botched train project
A Labor petition is being circulated by post to residents in the Blue Mountains and Hunter regions this month complaining about the new trains set for these regions, and arguing they need to be “fit for […] Read More »
Update: Railtrain Enterprise Agreement Negotiations 2017
The RTBU has genuine concerns about the limited timeframe and whether the company will adhere to their legal obligations – like listening to our members’ views and providing reasoned responses to them. The company’s sense […] Read More »
Andy’s strong showing at Arnold Classic
Central Driver Andrew Hargreaves recently travelled to Melbourne to compete in the Pro Raw Powerlifting competition at this year’s Arnold Classic. The event consists of three attempts at three lifts: the squat, the bench press, […] Read More »
PN NSW VIC: A lot of talk and no change
Prior to Easter, your EA team again met with PN management in good faith to further progress your EA. Once again PN had a lot to say about their concept document and how they need […] Read More »
Londonderry MP Prue Car calls on state government to release 2018 western line train timetables
Londonderry MP Prue Car has accused the state government of a “secret plan” to push commuters onto toll roads, following reports it’s set to slash express train services in western Sydney. Read more. Read More »
Western Sydney’s peak-hour train services to be slashed
The NSW Government plans to cut direct peak hour train services from Penrith while bringing new express trains to the Northern line, according to documents obtained by the ABC. A reduction of ‘West to North’ capacity […] Read More »
It’s time to #RaiseTheWage
Since 1990 minimum wage workers have been left behind. Australia is starting to look like America. A recent poll shows that nearly 70 per cent of Australians believe the minimum wage is too low. It’s time for substantial […] Read More »
Sydney May Day March and Family Fun Day 2017
This year’s May Day March is just around the corner and we’re planning a big RTBU presence! We hope you’ll join us in standing up for workers’ rights while having fun at the same time. […] Read More »
Sydney man to face court for train assault
A man who punched two Sydney Trains employees in a violent early morning attack will face court on a number of assault charges. Read more. Read More »
NSW Govt spends $45,000 on workout session for Sydney commuters
TV fitness gurus Steve “Commando” Willis and Michelle Bridges were paid a big fat $12,000 from taxpayer funds to run a 60-minute outdoor workout session designed by the state government to try to persuade Sydney […] Read More »