NSW Trains NIF and COVID-19
Members will be aware of the current situation with COVID-19 and the effects it is having our work environment, families, and social lives. What members may not be aware of is NSW Trains appalling approach […] Read More »
NIF Project fails the test
Members, here we are again listening to the same old and tired diatribe from a pair of Transport Ministers who display an absolute lack of accountability before laying the blame at the union’s feet, showcasing […] Read More »
Richmond Platform Extension – Members Safety maintained
The RTBU Locomotive Division have been successful in its attempts to maintain our workplace safety by being involved in a dispute after the installation of new buffer stops on platforms 1&2 at Richmond. This initiated […] Read More »
Loco Express: Secretary’s Report
May 1, 2020 Dear members, Here’s your latest Loco Express: COVID-19 edition. Let us know if these updates are helpful and if there is more that you would like to know. As you’re aware, the […] Read More »
May Day 2020: Celebrating Jack Mundey
On May Day this year, we’re celebrating Jack Mundey, the BLF, the FEDFA and all the unionists and community activists who fought to save Australia’s heritage and historic built environment during the green bans of […] Read More »
MAY DAY COMES EARLY
May Day is usually celebrated on May 1st. It’s a day when workers come together to celebrate solidarity and to commemorate those that have gone before them and fought hard against the bosses for fairness […] Read More »
Rail transport operators exempted from having to do a period health assessment in certain circumstances
In other Industry news Rail transport operators have been exempted by the Transport Minister from having to do a period health assessment as required by the Rail Safety National Law (NSW); where the rail transport operator (employer) has: (a) Identified […] Read More »
Overcrowded trains a health concern now more than ever
A recent NSW Auditor General’s report has revealed that the overcrowding on Sydney’s trains is even more concerning now as COVID-19 restrictions are eased and people return to their daily commutes. There may be up […] Read More »
May Day 2020
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Intermodal driver update
PN, after being forced to backdown on their anti-worker agenda of pushing a vote through, have come to the table and are negotiating with the RTBU (as per Member demand) around possible flexibility triggers during […] Read More »



