Locomotive Division Delegates Conference Wrap Up

On the 27th and 28th March 2018, Locomotive Division delegates gathered for the 2018 Delegates Conference. The conference theme was “Stand Up, Fight Back”.

Over the two days your RTBU Team listened to experts, learned from union fights overseas and planned how we fight back against inequality at work and in our communities.

RTBU NSW Locomotive Division Secretary, Bob Hayden said: “The conference was a fantastic opportunity for our delegates to collaborate with each other and also with international rail experts about where we go from here.

It was inspiring to listen to our delegates speak up about the modern challenges we face in organising the railways and the importance of our collective power in overcoming these problems. Each challenge that we face and conquer together will only make us stronger.

I’m proud to lead a Locomotive Division with such passionate delegates and members. Check out some of the videos to hear the highlights of the conference below.”

Our National Secretary Bob Nanva opened the conference by reminding us that now is the time to be bold and take the fight directly to the rich and powerful who want to destroy us.   Click here to download and read a copy of Bob’s opening address.   

We also had a special address by ACTU Secretary Sally McManus:

We heard about the realities of how the economy hurts workers:

and the importance of hope in sustaining us through these big fights:

We heard that taking on power is the only way we win, and that regardless of where we work, our fight is the same so global solidarity is key to winning.

Have a look here and see if you can spot your delegate hard at work and keep an eye on the Loco Express Facebook page for other conference highlights.

Know Your Delegates
Thinking that you might want to get more involved in building our union’s power at your depot but not certain what’s involved. Hear from some of your delegates about what they have learned doing that job.

The Story of Inequality in Australia
Hear some from some of our speakers about how inequality works and how we fight back to win better workplaces and communities.

And thats a wrap!

In solidarity,

The RTBU NSW Locomotive Division