Update
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 »
RailTrain EA: VOTE NO!
Your RTBU negotiating Team met with RailTrain today (Friday 9 June). The RTBU was back at the table (after our win in the Fair Work Commission last week) to start to negotiate the Infrastructure stream […] Read More »
Catch up on the latest from NZ
Find out all the latest from NZ including International Workers Memorial day ceremonies across the country, the unveiling of the Tangiwai memorial, an update on “insourcing” in Auckland and more! Check out the latest activist […] Read More »
Fair Work Commission rules to reduce Sunday and public holiday penalty rates for hospitality and retail workers
This morning the Fair Work Commission has ruled that the Sunday and public holiday penalty rates will be reduced for full-time and part-time workers in the hospitality, retail and fast food industries. The Australian Council […] Read More »
NEWSFLASH: PN March 2015 Shutdown Dispute Resolved
The RTBU are pleased to report to members that this dispute has finally been resolved. PN has agreed to settle the matter to avoid a Hearing, and has agreed to provide compensation for affected workers […] Read More »
ETR REUNION
Saturday January 21st saw the second annual ETR Reunion held at Lidcombe Bowling Club. The day organised by Gosford Driver Garry Durrant and his wife Margaret was an overwhelming success with close to 200 current […] Read More »
NEWSFLASH: PN NSW Enterprise Agreement
First Negotiation Meeting Held Earlier this week your RTBU Negotiation Team has met with PN NSW/ VIC to progress negotiations for the new EA. PN announced that as far as they were concerned the EA […] Read More »
Pacific National’s Shutdown Payout
Workers on Pacific National’s Hunter Valley coal network are having a happy New Year courtesy of the RTBU, following a dispute over a three-day shutdown in March 2015. PN has agreed to settle the matter […] Read More »