Transport Now – Budget wrap
The latest edition of Transport NOW – the RTBU’s monthly national policy newsletter – has just been released. Read More »
Port Kembla Loco Maintenance centre 50-year reunion
Everyone who has added to the illustrious history of Port Loco is invited to celebrate the 50th year of its continuous operation and catch up with former/current workmates on Saturday 21 June. Read More »
Urgent call for submissions – Government Review of Workers Compensation Cuts
The NSW Government has finally opened a Review of the workers compensation changes that cut the rights of thousands of injured workers almost two years ago. Read More »
Removing staff car parks will impact on running of rail network
Taking 1000 car spots away from key transport workers at train stations could effect the on time running of the rail network, the NSW Rail, Tram and Bus Union said today. Read More »
Suburban driving training back on track
The suburban driver training course came under severe pressure recently, which resulted in rostering issues that had a negative impact on the course and its participants. Read More »
Rail Entities Seek Fair Work Commission Hearing
On Wednesday 14 May 2014 the Combined Rail Unions’ officials met with the Rail Entities to advise the outcomes of the Delegates’ meeting held on Tuesday, and to continue negotiations on the issues identified by […] Read More »
Aurizon tries to throw out QLD EAs
Privatised Queensland rail freight carrier Aurizon is attempting to terminate 14 expired enterprise agreements – a move the RTBU says it will vigorously fight. Read More »
RailCorp/TfNSW workers get the training they deserve
The Loco Division has long been a strong advocate for the need to support driver trainers at RailCorp / TfNSW through professional development days in both the training and technical elements of the role. Read More »
Redundancy process forces dispute at PN
With all business divisions of Pacific National calling for redundancies, the RTBU is now in dispute with the company. Read More »
The Abbott Trap: Commuters Forced to Drive and Forced to Pay
People in outer suburban areas will be forced onto roads they can’t afford to use, after the Abbott Government attacked commuters in the Federal Budget. Read More »