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Update on right of way safety gear
As many of our members working for Sydney Trains would know, management recently trialled a removal of the high-visibility safety vests which are worn by staff when they are performing right of way procedures. Read More »
CSA member survey – what do you think about HUBS/PODS?
If you’re a CSA we are running a member survey to find out what you think about HUBS and PODs. Surveys need to be submitted to your local delegate by Monday the 29th or at the latest Tuesday the 30th. Read More »
Excess Travelling Time Paid for Sundays
State Transit are now paying the Excess Travel Time for Sundays worked at another depot. This payment is being backdated 2 years. 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 »
Rear door trial: Report your concerns
The rear door trial is now underway and as we reported earlier on Bus Express, the union is concerned about its impacts on drivers and passengers. Read More »
Baird Government’s budget reeks of plan to privatise transport services
The Baird Government must rule out any future plans to privatise the state’s transport services, following revelations in today’s budget that the Government plans to ‘reform’ the delivery of transport services. 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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Alex Slept Out at the Vinnies CEO Sleepout
I’ve just returned to my office after taking part in the 10th annual Vinnies CEO Sleepout. Alongside 285 CEOs at the Sydney event and some 1,285 across the country, I awoke today a different person. Read More »