Recent News
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 »
Increase in union dues
As per the Branch policy the NSW Branch will increase union dues from the first full pay period from 1st July 2015. Read More »
High Visibility Safety Vest Trial Concludes
Members are reminded that Sydney Trains reasoning for this trial was due to the high visibility safety vest clashing with the new uniform, a Safe Notice was issued advising that they would trial the CSA’s performing Right of Ways without their high visibility safety vest. Read More »
In-principle agreement reached on Aurizon EA
An in-principle agreement on the new enterprise agreement has now been reached with Aurizon. Read More »
Alex sleeping rough to help the homeless
RTBU State Secretary Alex Claassens is again participating in the Vinnies CEO Sleepout. Alex will be sleeping rough on a cold winter night on June 18th at Sydney’s Luna park to raise funds for people who are experiencing homelessness. Read More »
Guards and CSAs – have your say
What do you think about the introduction of a paddle light system to replace flags? We are running a short survey to find out what Guards and CSA’s think about this issue. Read More »
Transport NOW
The latest edition of Transport NOW – the RTBU National monthly bulletin […] Read More »
NZ Rail and Maritime Transport Union takes KiwiRail to court over working conditions
After a Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment investigation found that Chinese engineers working on KiwiRail’s imported locomotives at the Hutt Workshops were probably not covered under New Zealand employment law, the New Zealand Rail and Maritime Transport Union (RMTU) will now test that finding in the courts. Read More »
Farewell Patrick
Veteran Sydney Light Rail Workplace Delegate Patrick Fielding has retired leaving a […] Read More »
NSW BRANCH CONCISE FINANCIAL REPORT FOR 2014
The Rail, Tram and Bus Union NSW Branch concise financial report for […] Read More »