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Media Release: Aurizon jobs at risk in sell-off
Media Release, 14 August 2017 Aurizon jobs at risk in sell-off The Rail, Tram and Bus Union is seeking urgent discussions with Aurizon following news today that the jobs of around 50 workers in their […] Read More »
Secretary’s wrap
Since we first heard about the NSW Government’s plan to purchase cheap off-the-shelf trains for the Blue Mountains line we’ve known it was a bad idea. This week the full extent of the changes needed […] Read More »
Update No.6: Asbestos in C and K Sets
The Sydney Trains WHS Divisional Committee has advised the Locomotive Division that the following C and K sets have been tested and verified safe to re-enter service by an external independent Hygienist. Download the Footplate […] Read More »
NEWSFLASH: Have Your Say on Your Agreement
Your RTBU negotiating team have been meeting with Pacific National management to win an agreement that secures jobs, fair conditions and safe work. Now is your chance to have your say on the big issues […] Read More »
Railtrain: The results are in!
It only took two whole weeks and an application in the Fair Work Commission filed by the RTBU to get Failtrain management to capitulate and provide a breakdown of the results. CONGRATULATIONS Almost 90% of […] Read More »
Safety of Newcastle commuters in jeopardy if guards removed
The safety of Newcastle commuters is in jeopardy with the Government considering a proposal to remove guards from the new Intercity Train Fleet, reports member for Newcastle Tim Crakanthorp. Read more. Read More »
Delegate training in Newcastle
Last week a number of our northern delegates from a cross section of the RTBU participated in our delegate training course in Newcastle. The course included basic training in how to be a delegate, and […] Read More »
We can protect penalty rates if we work together
** From Australian Unions** You’ve probably seen the news – penalty rates for hospitality, retail and pharmacy workers could be slashed from July 1. The good news is we can do something about this if […] Read More »
Privatisation: lessons from the electricity sector
If voters knew what they know now about the price and reliability of gas and electricity in particular, would they agree to their sale? Read more in the Sydney Morning Herald Read More »
All the latest on PN Intermodal negotiations
Your RTBU Negotiating Team have been hard at work to get you the best possible EA. Our last meeting was the 13th and 14th of June. The next meeting is on the 20th and 21st […] Read More »
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