Recent News

RTBU Members Have Their Say About Safety Vest Removal

Bulletin 18- 2015 To: RTBU Station Staff and Train Crew Members:   […] Read More »

We’ve just about had enough of Opal

Channel 7 reports on bus drivers’ frustration with the Opal system, including an interview with RTBU Bus and Tram Divisional Secretary Chris Preston. Read More »

Rail workers welcome ‘guardian services’ comeback

The reintroduction of late night ‘guardian services’ on trains would provide a much needed safety boost and peace of mind for commuters and rail workers.

The NSW ALP today announced that if elected it will reintroduce guardian services which would include extra security on trains, CCTV monitoring of services arriving at stations, and increased security at major hubs. Read More »

ALP pledges all-night and guardian services

The ALP has pledged to bring back guardian train services and also to introduce all-night train services from Kings Cross to Town Hall and Central – two things that the RTBU has been pushing heavily for. Read More »

Settlement – Absent Management Dispute

Bulletin 16 – 2015 – To RTBU Members: Further to our Bulletin […] Read More »

Baird/Grant announce new XPT fleet

With the election promises flowing thick and fast, Liberal Party leader Mike Baird and National leader Troy Grant promised a new $1billion XPT fleet if re-elected. Read More »

What’s your favourite union song?

To celebrate Labour Day in our southern states this week, the ACTU’s Working Life website collated the top 10 union songs of all time. Read More »

Union women unite!

Sydney’s International Women’s Day March will be held on Saturday, March 14th and Unions NSW is calling for all union women to get involved. Union women will be meeting at 10.30am in Town Hall square. Read More »

Movement at QUBE

After a long period of testing negotiations, there’s finally been some movement on the QUBE enterprise agreement. Read More »

Free Injury Advice Service for RTBU members

Since the Government changed the legislation around workers compensation claims, it has been more difficult for our members to get compensation when they are injured at work. Read More »