Cancel overseas train contract, says Trish Doyle MP
Blue Mountains MP Trish Doyle is a great supporter of rail and a strong advocate for passenger safety. Now she’s calling for the international contract for South Korean consortium Hyundai Rotem to design, manufacture and test the […] Read More »
Upcoming ballot at Central ETR: make sure you vote!
The Central ETR Sub Division is currently holding an election for the position of Depot Organiser. After the decentralisation of Central (WP3), transfers created vacant positions and nominations were called for Depot Organiser, Convenor and […] Read More »
Recent assaults leave Victorian rail workers fearful
Recent assaults on V/LINE conductors have left rail workers in Victoria fearing for their safety and sparked a call from the RTBU for self-defence, first aid and conflict resolution training and a state-funded safety campaign. […] Read More »
RMTU Activist newsletter out now!
The latest edition of the RMTU NZ Activist newsletter for delegates is out! Read it here. Read More »
The latest from NZ
The latest edition of the RMT Union’s magazine is available for download here. Read it online for all the latest from our colleagues in New Zealand. Read More »
Australian principles under attack with decision to cut wages
The ABC’s business editor Ian Verrender writes that the recent FWC recommendation to cut penalty rates for some of Australia’s lowest paid workers shows that our strong industrial relations system, decent minimum wage and social security network […] Read More »
Fake shifts = fake APM
We recently reported a recommendation from the Fair Work Commission regarding Port Waratah rosters. Shortly after that the RTBU wrote to Pacific National seeking clarity on how it calculated the hours. Read the News Flash […] Read More »
Let’s support businesses who won’t cut rates: send your pics!
One of our members from the Blue Mountains has sent in the details of a business which won’t be cutting Sunday and public holiday penalty rates for its staff. Glenbrook Liquor Store has a sign out […] Read More »
Get special RTBU rates when you book your next hotel!
RTBU members can access special rates at Toga Hotels (including Adina Apartment Hotels, Medina Serviced Apartments and Travelodge Hotels) throughout Australia, New Zealand and Europe. Here’s how to make a reservation and get the discount Read More »
National Rally to Protect Our Jobs!
The Turnbull Government has waged war on all workers with the ABCC laws. New ABCC laws means in the construction industry: • Jobs will be lost • Lives will be lost – safety is at […] Read More »



