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The Free Ride’s Over
The Senate recently announced an inquiry into the productivity benefits of investing in public transport, to which the RTBU National office has provided a submission to titled ‘The Free Ride’s Over’. Read More »
Report shows Barry has bungled Workers’ Comp
The O’Farrell Government’s changes to the Workers’ Compensation scheme have stripped workers and their families of vital protections, a report released by Macquarie University has found. Read More »
Blinded by the lights
Drivers are concerned that the new ‘visibility lights’ now required to be fitted to trains, are temporarily blinding oncoming drivers. Read More »
NSW Trains uniform dispute
Members are advised that the RTBU has met with management under Step 3 of the Dispute settlement procedure in an effort to resolve issues with proposed uniforms. Not only is the proposed uniform unsuitable for […] Read More »
Aurizon set for industrial action ballot
Negotiations with Aurizon over a new enterprise agreement to replace the previous Interail Australia agreement, have broken down after six months of discussions. Read More »
Sydney Trains Uniform Update
The dispute with management over new uniforms is still ongoing, with participants in the 30-day trial saying it is ‘inappropriate for the type of work being undertaken,’ and reporting numerous issues with various items. Targets […] Read More »
SPACE principles out in orbit
This week’s Safety Critical Document [SCD] Distribution packs for the train crew at Cronulla Depot have turned up at the Commonwealth Bank branch at Miranda, according to reports. Once the bank officials opened this important […] Read More »
Is Tony taking public services to the Abbottoir?
Tony Abbott promised a ‘no surprises government’ that would build jobs and protect worker’s conditions. But with business-led reviews like the Commission of Audit, has he delivered on his word? Read More »
Breakthrough in train crossing safety
Following successful Victorian trials, Queensland rail is testing a new technology that provides a super-cheap solution to unsafe railway crossings. Developed by Townsville-based NFA Innovations, the Emergency Signal Intercepting Device (Pixie) is installed on rail […] Read More »
Meet the newest organiser
Jessica Epps has been learning fast as the newest organiser for the Rail, Tram and Bus Union Locomotive Division. At 23, Jessica is already a veteran of union activism, having worked for the Financial Union […] Read More »
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