Update
Central Coast: Change the rules launch
On the 31st of July, Unions NSW will launch their Change the Rules campaign in the Central Coast. Read the information below, or click the link here to RSVP. At a time when profits are booming, and […] Read More »
Train drivers have the toughest job in the country
STRESS. It’s public enemy number one – the thing we worry about more than our finances, family, future and relationships. For most people, their jobs are the main source, and it can lead to a […] Read More »
Aurizon Newsflash No 8: Management too scared to let employees have their say
Following the recent depot tours to advise members of the negotiations status, the RTBU requested a meeting on 9th July 2018 with Aurizon to discuss the feedback and to see if there was an opportunity […] Read More »
ONRSR Fatigue Risk Management Review
As Members may be aware, ONRSR, the National Rail Regulator, have undertaken a Fatigue Risk Management Review at the request of Ministerial Council. The Regulator states that their objectives in undertaking the fatigue risk management […] Read More »
Flying Trains? French Entrepreneur Makes the Pitch to Boeing
It sounds like something Q, the tech guy in James Bond movies, would create: A plane that lands on a runway, shrugs its wings off, turns into a train and rolls on to rails to […] Read More »
Disappointing Bureau of Meteorology outcome, time to Change The Rules!
This week, in a disappointing outcome for the CPSU and their members, the Bureau of Meteorology management have succeeded in their tactics to divide their workforce and secure a substandard agreement. The Agreement which was […] Read More »
NZRMTU: The Activist
Click here to download the latest NZRMTU news from New Zealand. Read More »
Locomotive Division: Tax Deductions
Tax Deductions In accordance with past practice, Union dues are tax deductible. The RTBU Locomotive Division dues for the financial year commencing the 1st July 2017 to the 30th June 2018 are as follows. Download […] Read More »
Proposed NSW Trains InterCity Schedule Optimisation
Members are advised that NSW Trains has begun initial consultation regarding the optimisation of InterCity drivers schedules prior to the 2018 timetable implementation. The stated intention is to remove/reduce the amount of “pass” working from […] Read More »
A message from the Secretary, July 2
Are you subscribed to Loco Express fortnightly newsletters? Check out Bob Hayden’s latest Secretary’s address below. And if you’re not getting the fortnightly newsletter, be sure to sign up by updating your email to nswho@rtbu-nsw.asn.au […] Read More »



