SSR EA Tour
Southern Shorthaul Rail has decided to take its version of a new enterprise agreement straight out to employees, after management and the union were unable to reach an agreement at the negotiating table. The RTBU […] 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 »
STRIKE ACTION ON THE HORIZON
Members around the state have made it clear, you and your work mates are ready to fight for a good Agreement! Your RTBU team notified Aurizon management that protected action is about to start. Please […] Read More »
Newflash: Aurizon Coal EA PAB results
Protected Action Ballot (Please click here to download the PDF of the results bulletin) A very good return of voting papers of over 72% saw an Overwhelming “YES” approval for Protected Industrial Action. […] Read More »
Driver Trainer and Principle Driver Recruitment at NSW Trains
NSW Trains has advised that it intends to fill long term vacant Principle Driver positions and increase its Driver Trainer establishment at Wollongong, Newcastle and Moss Vale. Principle Driver positions will be re-established for the […] Read More »
NSW Trains Annual Leave Dispute
The RTBU lodged a Step 2 Dispute with NSW Trains following apparent changes to the process for annual leave application. It had come to light that depots who can request annual leave (as opposed to […] 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 »



