Update
Sydney Trains & NSW Trains: Protected Industrial Action
As members would be aware, orders were granted by Fair Work Australia for members of the Rail, Tram, and Bus Union to undertake Protected Industrial Action. Currently, there is a 14-day ban on working overtime […] Read More »
Metro BBQ Around the tracks tour
The RTBULD Metropolitan BBQ tour is back for 2022! Come along to the following locations, grab yourself a sausage sandwich and have a chat about any issues in your workplace with Locomotive Organisers Kevin Pryor […] Read More »
Southern Region Around the Tracks Tour
Brian Head and Marc Chapman will be out and about at the following locations. ALL Members from ALL Operators are encouraged to attend and have a chat with both Brian and Marc about any issues […] Read More »
NSW TrainLink Members: Public Holiday Pay Entitlement Dispute Win
Please be aware that NSW Trainlink failed to provide the required 14-day notice indicating a drivers converted public holiday schedule alteration and/or Public Holiday (HOL) conversion for the gazetted New Year’s Day Public Holiday on 3rd […] Read More »
For Your Holiday Reading & Viewing Pleasure… from the Centre for Future Work!
A message form the Centre for Future Work: Dear Friends; We all have mixed feelings about heading into another holiday season with so much hardship and uncertainty around us – and feeling so much anger […] Read More »
Final Issue RMTU NZ Activist Newsletter For 2021
The latest edition of the RMTU NZ newsletter for 2021 is now available. Check out the latest from our comrades in New Zealand here. Read More »
PN BULK EA – FIRST MEETING
Last week your Delegates and Officials were finally able to meet with Pacific National Management face to face to formally kick off the negotiations for a replacement Enterprise Agreement. The path to this point has […] Read More »
Wollongong Loses over 200 years of experience in one send off
On Saturday the 18th of December 2021 we saw the end of a wealth of experience with 5 senior RTBU Locomotive Division drivers retiring from Wollongong Depot. Many retired and current drivers as well as […] Read More »
Divisional Vice President – Freight – David Mathie – Life Membership Nomination
Earlier this year Divisional Vice-President Freight Dave Mathie announced his intention to retire and was nominated by the Locomotive Division for life Membership of the RTBU. The Locomotive Division proudly nominated Dave due to his […] Read More »
Train Crew Christmas & NYE Claims & Entitlements 2021/2022
After consultation with Sydney Trains regarding claims and entitlements for train crew for the Xmas/NYE roster the below table has been agreed by both parties. Altered working provisions such as extra kilometres still apply. Days […] Read More »