Probation extension dispute
A class of trainee drivers got a rude shock recently when they were handed letters saying that their six month probation period had been extended to 12 months, with no justification. Read More »
BUDGET 2015/16: Federal Govt has sights set on ARTC
It was rumoured to be included in the Federal Budget, and it was – the Government is looking to privatise the ARTC. Read More »
Shorts are back – big win on Sydney Trains uniforms
After a long battle, Sydney Trains has finally agreed to change its uniforms for train crew. Shorts are now back, polo shirts are coming and the business shirts will now be made from a more […] Read More »
Get a history lesson at ATP before Baird sells it off
The Baird Government has set its sights on selling off the Australian Technology Park. If it goes, so too will the years of important loco history. Read More »
ARTC privatisation? Bad idea, Joe.
The Federal Budget tonight is expected to reveal the Abbott Government is looking to privatise the Australian Rail Track Corporation. Read More »
Storm update – 8 May
Thanks to some favourable weather in recent days, the Australian Rail Track Corporation now believes that the North Coast line will be operational by Saturday morning, approximately 10am. The North Coast line has been out […] Read More »
Moving forward on women’s campaigns
Twenty women from across all RTBU divisions met recently for the biannual Women’s Campaigns Committee (WCC) meeting. Read More »
Reckless ‘train surfers’ put lives at risk
It’s obvious that any kind of train surfing is a dangerous and stupid behaviour which puts the lives of young people at risk. Read More »
RTBU out in force for May Day Parade
More than 5,000 people came together in solidarity to celebrate International Workers Day on Sunday. Read More »
Aurizon ordered to pay worker returning from maternity leave what she deserves
Aurizon has been ordered to pay a driver returning part-time from maternity leave the full pro-rata rate of pay after the RTBU QLD went in to bat for the worker at the Fair Work Commission. Read More »



