Update
Statement in response to Hunter protests around coal trains
Statement in response to Hunter protests around coal trains from Alex Claassens, Secretary, Rail, Tram and Bus Union (RTBU) NSW: While we of course we completely respect the right to protest, and do so ourselves […] Read More »
RTBU MEMBERS AURIZON EA UPDATE
Click here to download a PDF of this Newsflash Congratulations to all members on the Solidarity shown over last weekend’s protected industrial action and the turnout at the peaceful assemblies was fantastic and I am […] Read More »
GWA Freightliner Australia EA Newsflash No.2
Over the past couple of weeks, your RTBU Locomotive Division team has met with management about your new agreement. In these meetings your RTBU Locomotive Division team put forward strong arguments to support your log […] Read More »
Locomotive rock band, “The NAPODs” Rock!
“Thanks to Tony, the Locomotive Division Hornsby Depot Communication Coordinator, for sharing this fantastic story. It’s great to see our Loco members combining two of their passions, the railways and music! ” – Locomotive Division […] Read More »
NEWSFLASH: RTBU TO RAILTRAIN: BARGAIN NOW!
Your RTBU team has lodged a Good Faith Bargaining Order Application in the Fair Work Commission to force Railtrain to continue bargaining with the RTBU for your new enterprise agreement. Click here to download the […] Read More »
National RTBU Bulletin: My Health Record System
“Your RTBU Locomotive Division shares these concerns articulated by the National Branch about the use of My Health records. We believe that personal information shouldn’t be accessible by employers for a variety of reasons. Read […] Read More »
Flemington Drivers Farewelled
Flemington Maintenance Centre recently farewelled 4 drivers with a fantastic send off at Lidcombe Bowling Club. ETR crew, past and present, gathered to see off Gary “Doodles” Duncan, Peter Lane, Nick Petrik and Shane Mercieca. […] Read More »
UK News: The DfT was warned long ago about the dangers of driver-only operation – why did it not act?
Morning Star Online, UK TRANSPORT Secretary Chris Grayling is always ready to denounce RMT members for what he calls irresponsible strikes, ignoring the reality that their action is taken to defend passenger and staff safety. […] Read More »
Aurizon Members! Protected Action Ballot – How to vote
Click here to download the How to Vote newsflash. Read More »
Sydney Trains Initial Employment Training – New Driver Course
The Locomotive Division was made aware by members that the agreed training course was being changed without consultation and due to this we wrote to Sydney Trains requesting a meeting and a subsequent assurance that […] Read More »



