Election for National and NSW branch vacant positions
The two separate Election Notices have been received from the Australian Electoral Commission (AEC) regarding elections for various National and NSW Branch positions to be conducted concurrently. The notices can be found here and here. […] Read More »
Secretary’s wrap
Prepare to hear a lot about Sydney Trains’ reform plans in my Secretary’s wrap over the coming months. The process is only just beginning, but it’s going to be long and frustrating but members can […] Read More »
Sneaky “consultation”
The Loco Division has recently heard that NSW Trains management may be attempting to utilise forums and channels other than consultation to discuss potential changes with the union. Read More »
Last ditch attempt to get QUBE agreement
QUBE members recently showed they didn’t think the company’s offer was up to scratch by voting against the proposed enterprise agreement. Read More »
RTBU Women are now on Facebook!
The RTBU is proud to have an active and passionate Women’s Campaign Committee (WCC) in NSW, who meet at least twice a year to discuss the issues and challenges facing women in our union and […] Read More »
Sick joke: NSW Trains asking for unnecessary medical certificates
NSW Trains isn’t playing fair when it comes to providing medical certificates for sick leave. Read More »
Transport NOW – August edition
The August edition of the RTBU’s national newsletter, Transport NOW, is now available. Read More »
Sydney Trains – reform update
Train Crew delegates met with Sydney Trains Management yesterday to be given the same Sydney Trains reform presentation as your RTBU Executive received last week. Read More »
Storm over natural disaster leave
The Loco Division is currently in dispute over NSW Trains’ refusal to pay a shift for a driver who was unable to make it to work recently as a result of recent snowstorms. Read More »
Secretary’s wrap
Things are getting very interesting in Sydney Trains. The Loco Division was called into a meeting recently to discuss the company’s desire to begin a ‘conversation’ about their ‘reform’ plans… Read More »



