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Join a union now! A message from Fiona the Underemployed Bettong
First Dog on the Moon’s latest cartoon has a serious message: join a union. Check it out via the link: Death by 1,000 penalty rate cuts, starring Fiona the Underemployed Bettong Read More »
PN intermodal drivers EBA update
Negotiations with PN management on your Log of Claims is moving at a snail’s pace with little or no progress at all. Management is providing resistance at every step of the way. At every stage […] Read More »
Constance admits it: the NSW government wants to totally privatise public transport
We’ve long accused the NSW Government of a hidden privatisation agenda – and now Transport and Infrastructure Minister Andrew Constance has openly admitted that he wants to see our trains and buses totally privatised. Mr […] Read More »
One hell of a set of catch points…
Check out the catch points on this monorail in Japan! Read More »
Airport staff can’t afford to go home between shifts
Workers at Sydney airport have been setting up camp and sleeping under the terminal because it’s not worth their while – either time wise or financially – to return home before their next shift starts. […] Read More »
PN NSW Bulk EA: Fake Negotiations
Your negotiation team met with PN management again on Wednesday 15 and Thursday 16 March. We had anticipated the actual negotiations would start this round of meetings after both sides had put their Part A […] Read More »
71 people faced with uncertainty as Newcastle train call centre closes
— Media Release — The Rail Tram and Bus Union of NSW is condemning the decision of the NSW Liberal Government for the closure of Newcastle based NSW Trains call centre where 71 people are […] Read More »
Secretary’s wrap
It’s great to see Blue Mountains MP Trish Doyle continuing to stand up for rail and advocating for passenger safety. Last week she called for the NIF contract with South Korean consortium Hyundai Rotem to […] Read More »
Opal fare hikes to hurt commuters, says Labor
Labor transport spokeswoman Jodi McKay has called for the NSW Government to come clean on its plans to increase Opal fares. Ms McKay told the media that looming price increases could hurt commuters, and said daily return […] Read More »
Bathurst bullet fast but not big enough?
Is the Bathurst Bullet not big enough? Lithgow City Council will vote on whether to support a motion to ask for another two carriages to be attached. What do you think? Let us know. Read More »



