Recent News
What does Pacific National have to hide?
As many of our Pacific National members would know, we have serious concerns about the labour rationalisation process at Cootamundra, Parkes and IBT depots. The Loco division recently initiated a dispute about the labour rationalisation process at the Fair Work Commission. Read More »
Special Notice to RTBU Members Election for NSW Branch Vacant Positions
Bulletin 35 – To: All RTBU Members The attached information has been […] Read More »
Clearance of Excess Accrued Public Holiday Arrangements – Sydney Trains
Bulletin 37 – TO ALL RTBU Members (Sydney Trains) Members are advised […] Read More »
Clearance of Excess Accrued Public Holiday Arrangements – NSW Trains
Bulletin 36 – TO ALL RTBU Members (NSW Trains) Members are advised […] Read More »
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 »
Vale Rob Nielsen
Hornsby Crew is in mourning at the loss this week of our mate Hornsby Guard and RTBU member Rob Nielsen. Read More »
Domestic violence victims need job security
As many of our members would be aware, the RTBU Tram and Bus Division was one of the first unions to grant workers access to five days of domestic violence leave in our current Bus Operators award (Section 64). Read More »
Premier pushing ahead with ridiculous driverless plans
The Premier has confirmed he is pressing ahead with plans to build the Sydney Metro City tunnel, although it is not expected to open until 2024. Read More »