News
Solidarity with QLD Aurizon drivers
Aurizon drivers in Queensland voted to take part in protected industrial action, after the company refused to negotiate a fair enterprise agreement. Read More »
Christmas/farewell show at Taree
Head along to the Taree Racecourse on the 21st of December for a Christmas/farewell celebration. Read More »
Farewell to Rick Powell
Well-known driver Rick Powell has decided to call it a day after 35 years on the rails. Read More »
Last minutes taken at Newcastle station
The last ever RTBU union meeting was held at Newcastle Station last week, ahead of the NSW Government’s closure of the track. Read More »
Life membership awarded to one of the legends of the tracks
A well-known face among the NSW rail community, Bob Proctor, was awarded with the Loco Division’s highest honour recently – life membership. Read More »
Transport NOW
The December edition of the RTBU National Office’s policy newsletter, Transport NOW is now available. Read More »
No more Christmas cheer on train stations
Our busiest train stations will this year go without the traditional Christmas decorations which bring colour to the platforms once a year. Read More »
Secretary’s wrap
The new Sydney Trains and NSW Trains uniforms have caused problems since the moment they were released. In the heat of a NSW summer, banning workers from wearing shorts and forcing them into impractical uniforms […] Read More »
Vale Noel Phillips
The Loco Division’s condolences go out to the family, friends and former colleagues of well-known and very popular driver, Noel Phillips. Read More »
Help save Newcastle Rail
Will you join the rally against the State Government’s move to rip up the Newcastle Rail line on December 14th? Read More »