Sydney Rail Services (SRS) – EA Update
The RTBU Locomotive Division has commenced bargaining on behalf of Sydney Rail Services (SRS) employees for an Enterprise Agreement that will govern your conditions and employment and pay rates at work. SRS initially approached the […] Read More »
Southern Shorthaul Railway – EA Update
After numerous meetings and teleconferences regarding the SSR Enterprise Agreement, SSR have sent through a finalised draft version of the EA for review. This includes negotiated changes to RDO (or Green Days), which were changed […] Read More »
Australian Rail, Tram and Bus Industry Union – Casual Vacancy Elections
Elections are being held for a number of casual vacancies within the union. Click here to download the election notice, which includes a list of positions nominations are being called for. Click here to download […] Read More »
Why we need to Change the Rules on May 18th
The Federal Election is coming up on May 18th. Are you ready to cast your vote for a better, fairer Australia? The upcoming Federal Election is about much more than just which party will govern […] Read More »
NSW Trains diagram Alterations
The Eveleigh depot is currently experiencing continual alterations to their existing diagrams based on what has been explained as “last minute changes from train planning”. While some of the alterations arise from track work, many […] Read More »
Metro Constructions Impact on Train Crew Facilities/Amenities
Consultation has commenced with both Sydney and NSW Trains regarding the impact Metro construction works will have on existing train crew facilities and amenities at Central Station. Based on noise and vibration issues, it has […] Read More »
May Day events
On Wednesday May 1st we had a great turnout from the Locomotive Division at the May Day kick off rallies in Sydney and Newcastle. We’ve got more rallies happening across the weekend so check out […] Read More »
Around the Tracks Meetings
Brian Head will be out and about at the following locations. Please come along and have a chat with Brian about any issues in your workplace and hear about the union’s plans for the future. […] Read More »
Farewell John Wayne Richards
Long standing Enfield Driver and AFULE, PTU and RTBU Member John Richards passed away on Friday the 12th of April 2019 after being diagnosed with Lung Cancer in July 2018. Born in Strathfield, Australia on […] Read More »
New Intercity Fleet Update
Update 15 Dear members, As you would be aware, on the 29th of January the Minister for Transport, Andrew Constance, sent the RTBU NSW written confirmation of his promise that guards will be kept on the New […] Read More »