Update
Vale Kevin Wilson
It is with deep sadness that we acknowledge the passing of long-serving delegate and much-respected comrade, Kevin Wilson. Kevin’s sudden and unexpected passing has left many in shock. Over his 38-year career in the railways, […] Read More »
Our NZ comrades need our support!
The RMTU in New Zealand is running a petition aimed at getting the NZ Government to restore The Southerner Train, from Invercargill, via Dunedin to Christchurch, as a regular public transport service, supporting South Island […] Read More »
RIP Locomotive Division Life Member Merv Morgan
RTBU NSW Locomotive Division Life Member Merv Morgan passed away on the 7th May 2025. Merv was award the Unions highest honour of Life Membership in 1997 as a result of his long and active […] Read More »
Same Job Same Pay – An Historic Win on May Day!
Same Job Same Pay Orders – Made at Aurizon Aurizon NSW Coal Operations – Trojan & Railtrain The Fair Work Commission has now made two regulated labour hire arrangement orders under section 306E of the […] Read More »
PUBLIC HOLIDAYS – All Members
Your Rights – & What Section 114 of the Fair Work Act Means for You Following the recent public holiday, we have received a number of inquiries from members seeking clarification about their rights and […] Read More »
May Day 2025
Come along to one of the May Day celebrations in 2025 Proudly wear your union gear and bring along your signs and flags to show your union solidarity on May Day! Sydney- 1 MayMarch and […] Read More »
Same Job Same Pay
Last week we reported on progress regarding Same Job Same pay. The fight for equal pay for Labour Hire employees has been going for well over a decade. Some of usremember when Pacific National called […] Read More »
Lithgow depot Belated Christmas and Retirement Drinks
22nd of Feb at Club Lithgow2pm – Late. Come join us to celebrate the new year with a few drinks and the retirement of Peter Madden, Mick Donnelly, Tony Smith and Jann Gardiner. Download the […] Read More »
Same Job Same Pay
RTBU Newsflash: Securing Better Conditions for Rail Workers The RTBU is fighting hard to protect the rights of rail workers, and we’re excited to announce a major milestone in that effort. On 31 January 2025, […] Read More »
HEALTH STANDARD FOR RAIL WORKERS
GUIDE TO SLEEP APNOEA TESTING New Standard Members may be aware that the National Standard for Health Assessment of Rail Safety Workers has been updated, with the new 2024 edition coming into effect as of […] Read More »



