Update
Opal Card Not Working???
Members are advised that it would seem current employee issued OPAL card may have been de-activated prior to the new OPAL card (as advised by TfNSW) being received and activated for use. Members who find their […] Read More »
NSW Trains & Sydney Trains EA 2021: Your Log of Claims
Dear Members, As we launch into the 2021 bargaining round for the Sydney and NSW Trains Enterprise Agreements, it is worth looking back on what it took to get us to this point. It has […] Read More »
Newsflash: ANTR 406 & 408 – Use of Headlight & Horn
Members are reminded of the importance of ANTR – 406 & 408 Network Rules regarding the Use of Locomotive Headlights & Horns. Issues have arisen regarding the inappropriate use of the headlight and the sounding […] Read More »
KEEP BIG BROTHER OUT OF OUR CABS
The RTBU is continuing to fight to protect workers from the draconian and dangerous proposal to introduce mandatory in-cab audio and video recordings. The strong campaign by RTBU members has forced ONRSR to verbally back […] Read More »
In-Cab Recordings Update: You’ve Been Heard!
The RTBU has continued discussions with ONRSR about in-cab recordings and, as a result,ONRSR has revised its policy position to address your concerns! For now, ONRSR’s revised policy position will be to only recommend allowing […] Read More »
Vale Bob Plain (Plainy)
Vale Bob Plain (Plainy), 1945-2021 It is with sadness that I wish to advise members on the passing of Bob Plain, or Plainy to those who knew him. Bob played a significant role in the […] Read More »
Bob Plain’s Funeral Details
Dear members, For those who can make it, join us to remember and celebrate the life of Bob “Plainy” Plain. When: 11am, Monday 31st May 2021 Where: The Guardian Chapel, Minchinbury, Pinegrove Memorial Park. Celebration drinks […] Read More »
Say NO to Big Brother-style surveillance in trains and tram cabins
We urge you to sign the below RTBU petition rejecting the Office of National Rail Safety Regulator’s (ONRSR) draconian and dangerous proposal for mandatory in-cab surveillance on trains and trams. SIGN THE PETITION HERE NOW […] Read More »
Newsflash: RTBU urges Transport Ministers to reject ONRSR’s recommendations
Transport Ministers from across Australia are meeting next week, and one of the issues on their agenda is the proposal from ONRSR to mandate the use of in-cab recording devices. Your Union is strongly opposed […] Read More »
Sign the ePetition: Improving safety at level crossings
Dear members, An ePetition has been put forward to the NSW Parliament Legislative Assembly regarding the issue of level crossing safety. The ePetition calls for the Legislative Assembly to: Make warning lights mandatory at all […] Read More »