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RTBU out in force against the China free trade agreement
The Government’s free trade deal with China could cost us 158,000 Australian jobs. Thousands of people rallied against the deal in Sydney today – including RTBU members and reps. 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 »
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 »
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 »
Women in Male Dominated Occupations & Industries (WIMDOI) Conference 2015
Women are vastly outnumbered by men in our industry. While some progress has […] Read More »
Reckless ‘train surfers’ put lives at risk
It’s obvious that any kind of train surfing is a dangerous and stupid behaviour which puts the lives of young people at risk. But it’s not only the perpetrators who are in danger. Read More »
RTBU out in force for May Day Parade
More than 5,000 people came together in solidarity to celebrate International Workers Day on Sunday. The RTBU had a contingent of members and delegates with orange flags and marched together on the day. Read More »
Network Closure and Stand Downs
Your Union has been in urgent discussions with Pacific National in regard to the state of the rail network following this week’s storms in NSW. Read More »
Statement from RTBU National Secretary Bob Nanva re Fair Work Commission decision on Aurizon EBAs
Today’s decision by the Fair Work Commission to terminate 12 Enterprise Agreements, […] Read More »