A train service that exists on paper only is nothing more than a mirage
Industrial action or not, the problems that have plagued the Sydney train network this year and frustrated commuters in the process are not going to go away. The disastrous timetable that this state government introduced […] Read More »
Right to strike is almost dead: ACTU
The Australian Council of Trade Unions has put this media release out in response to the Fair Work Commission ruling which ordered Sydney and NSW Trains workers to suspend our protected industrial action for six […] Read More »
SYDNEY & NSW TRAINS: URGENT: SUSPEND ALL ACTION
The NSW Government and management have gone to the Fair Work Commission to put a temporary halt to our actions from 6pm tonight. Despite a fight from your RTBU team lead by a barrister and […] Read More »
ATSB releases report into Fire of Locomotive at Cardiff
The Australian Transport Safety Bureau has released a report into the Fire of Locomotive at Cardiff. Download the PDF here. “On 4 April 2016 at approximately 0505 Australian Eastern Time (EST), 1 lead locomotive NR8 […] Read More »
Sydney and NSW Trains: This is what solidarity looks like
Loco Division members at Sydney and NSW Trains showed what solidarity looks like today. We turned up in our union apparel and badges, and the result was a serious show of force. Here are just […] Read More »
LABOR CALLS ON PREMIER TO SIDELINE CONSTANCE- TRANSPORT MINISTER HAS LOST CONTROL OF THE RAILWAYS
NSW Labor Media Release The Labor Opposition is calling on the Premier to sideline the Transport Minister and intervene to resolve an industrial dispute ahead of a planned 24 hour train strike on January 29. […] Read More »
Update: Pacific National EA North and North West Tour 2018
As a result of delegates unanimously concluding that what has been achieved at the bargaining table was significant enough to conduct a joint tour with Pacific National, the RTBU can now confirm the details […] Read More »
Sydney & NSW Trains results – prepare for action!
Congratulations on winning the ballot for protected action at Sydney and NSW Trains. By standing together and returning a YES vote, we have shown management that we are strong and united in our demand for […] Read More »
Sydney & NSW Trains: Get the facts on your EA
On Wednesday 10 January your negotiating team was in the Fair Work Commission to deal with the bargaining dispute filed by management. During the course of the day, delegates and officials continued to press our […] Read More »
Train drivers ask for a moment of your time to read this
Thank you to the driver who wrote this, which is now circulating on social media. Please share… Please, I ask for a moment of your time: These allegations of covert industrial espionage by the Transport […] Read More »