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Vale Bill Summers
Bill was passionate about the rights of workers and in particular fought for improved cab conditions. He was a stalwart of the AFULE/PTU and the RTBU. Read More »
Important update on QUBE negotiations
QUBE negotiations have been ongoing now for nearly two years for a combined new enterprise agreement which would cover all IRA, POTA, South Spur, Southern and Silverton members. Read More »
Important update on QUBE negotiations
Despite the negotiating team putting in their best efforts and a lot of hard work, the company has prepared a draft section of the Agreement which your union has been unable to agree with. Read More »
Asciano looks set to be bought out
Ascaino looks set to be taken over by the Brookfield Infrastructure Group, with the global asset manager looking to aquire 100% of the shares in the rail company. Read More »
QUBE EA – getting closer
It is hoped that an in-principle agreement on the new QUBE enterprise agreement will be reached very shortly. Read More »
PN redundancy process lacks transparency
Pacific National has continued to make members redundant involuntarily, forcing the RTBU to lodge a formal dispute with the company. Read More »
Sydney and NSW trains try to cheat members on public holiday accrual
Unions are currently locked in a battle with Sydney and NSW Trains over public holiday accrual.
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SPAD Management Program
A new SPAD management program is set to introduced as a result of the recent GM safety briefings held with train crew. Read More »
What’s the go in NZ?
The latest edition of RMTU Activist – the newsletter of the New Zealand Rail and Maritime Transport Union – is now available online.
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Garry McDean Golf Day
The recent annual Garry McDean Golf Day was again a roaring success. Around 30 people turned out for the memorial event, held on June 7th at the Taree Golf Course. Read More »