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The latest from NZ
Want to hear about what our New Zealand comrades are up to? The latest edition of The Activist – the NZ Rail & Maritime Transport Union’s newsletter – is now online. Read More »
KiwiRail can’t outsource responsibility
Our New Zealand counterparts have called on the NZ Government to guarantee that Chinese engineers working on KiwiRail’s locomotives are at least receiving the minimum wage. Read More »
International Workers Memorial Day
What if you went to work one day and never came home? […] Read More »
Sydney Trains uniforms a disaster, say workers
The new Sydney Trains uniforms are not only hot, itchy and extremely uncomfortable, but also a serious health hazard, workers say. Read More »
Newcastle retirement shindig
The Newcastle Enginemans’ Social club in association with Newcastle CityRail Social club is holding a retirement dinner. Read More »
No diesel: NZ workers to create human train to protest diesel introduction
Rail workers in New Zealand will create a human electric freight train outside the KiwiRail headquarters next week, to protest the proposed introduction of diesel trains. Read More »
Asciano wants FWC to play a greater role in negotiations
Asciano is calling for the Fair Work Commission to play a greater role in “agreement facilitation”. Read More »
How to beat the Opal system
For just $15 you can get a week’s worth of unlimited travel on all forms of transport using your Opal card – and get your weekly exercise at the same time. Read More »
Public Holiday Accruals Above 8 Days
Bulletin 21 – 2015 To: All RTBU Sydney and NSW Trains Members, […] Read More »
May Day Parade 2015
May Day is coming up on May 3 and we’ll be celebrating the hard won 8 hour day secured by the union movement and workers. March starts at Sydney Town Hall at 11am. Read More »