A letter from 1975 train timetable overhaul
Click here to download the letter Sounds familiar… ? Looks like history is repeating itself. #GroundHogDay Read More »
A letter to Howard Collins from the Locomotive Division Secretary
Click here to download the letter sent to Sydney Trains Chief Executive, Howard Collins today from RTBU NSW Rail Divisional Secretary, Bob Hayden. Read More »
The truth about today’s train cancellations
Scheduled train service cancellations across the network on Monday have not only inconvenienced commuters, but have also puzzled workers who are trying to get to the bottom of why Sydney Trains management has started cancelling […] Read More »
Update: Pacific National EA South 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 of […] Read More »
PN Newsflash: Snuggle Up with Your 37 Year old Pillow in PN Barracks!
Over the Christmas break, one of our members trying to rest at Werris Creek Barracks, removed the covers from his pillow. He was rather bewildered with what he found! Read the Newsflash here. Read More »
Footplate: Step 2 Dispute – TCAC Assigners
Members are advised of a current Step 2 dispute regarding the actions of TCAC assigners. This dispute arises from recent instances of Drivers conditions being attacked in attempts to mitigate the current Driver shortage and […] Read More »
Footplate: Guide to Christmas and New Year Claims
Sydney Trains’ decision to re-cast the Master Roster for a two week period over Christmas has resulted in unnecessary confusion and inconvenience at an already stressful time. Due to this the Locomotive Division has compiled […] Read More »
Pacific National EA Tour 2017-2018
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 of […] Read More »
NEW YEARS EVE PAY ARRANGEMENTS
Members may have seen correspondence from Sydney and NSW Trains this week regarding applicable New Years Eve Penalty rates. Those working New Years Eve will be paid double time and a half (250%) plus receive […] Read More »
UK: New year rail strikes to pile on misery days after fares rise
Workers at six train operating companies – Southern, South Western Railway, Greater Anglia, Merseyrail, Arriva Rail North and the Isle of Wight’s Island Line – will walk out 8 January. Members of the Rail, Maritime […] Read More »