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Newcastle bus privatisation failing commuters and drivers: new report
Newcastle’s privatised bus network is delivering worse services for commuters while costing […] Read More »
RTBU welcomes calls to put Newcastle buses back in public hands
Media release, 11 March 2026: Putting Newcastle’s bus services back in public […] Read More »
Rail workers call for urgent safety investigation into Sydney Light Rail fire
Media release, 5 March 2026: Urgent calls for an investigation into Sydney’s […] Read More »
Newcastle bus services resume; union continues push for stronger safety measures
Bus services across Newcastle have resumed following an assessment by SafeWork NSW. […] Read More »
BREAKING: Newcastle buses forced to stop after driver brutally stabbed – Union says all services to cease from 6pm until safety plans in place
Media release, 27 Feb 2026: Bus services across Newcastle will stop running […] Read More »
RTBU files “stop bullying” applications in Fair Work Commission against NSW MP
Media release, 18 February 2026: The NSW Rail, Tram and Bus Union […] Read More »
Newcastle bus negotiations continue to stall as Keolis Downer drags its feet over four simple word changes in agreement
Media release, 16 Feb 2026: Keolis Downer Hunter’s continued refusal to offer […] Read More »
Transport for NSW forced into backdown on dangerous workplace presence plan
Media release, 8 Feb 2026: Transport for NSW has been forced to […] Read More »
RTBU backs call for reintroduction of passenger trains to Cessnock
Media release, 21 Jan 2026: The Rail, Tram and Bus Union has […] Read More »
Breaking: Newcastle bus drivers forced to take 24-hour stoppage
Media release, 11 December 2025: Bus drivers in Newcastle will stop work […] Read More »
Metro cost blow out an insult to commuters and taxpayers
Media release, 5 December 2025: Revelations that the cost of building Sydney’s […] Read More »
RTBU Take Transport for NSW to the Industrial Relations Commission Over Atrocious Safety Failures
Media release, 5 December 2025: The Rail, Tram and Bus Union NSW […] Read More »
Expanding stations and re-opening lines vital to improving transport in NSW
Media release, 23 August 2025: Reports that the NSW Government may revive […] Read More »
Breaking: Rail workers and NSW Government reach in-principle agreement
Media release, 30 May 2025: Today, an in-principle agreement has been reached […] Read More »
RTBU NSW statement: Fair Work Commission outcome
It’s incredibly disappointing that the NSW Government has allowed its dispute with […] Read More »
Rail workers concerned NSW Govt isn’t planning ahead for NYE travel
Media release, 30 December 2024: Rail workers say they are deeply concerned […] Read More »
Peak hour cuts, line shutdowns: NSW Government launches attack on commuter services as more secret cuts revealed
Media release, 17 September 2024: The NSW Government has launched a bizarre […] Read More »
Agitators targeting Hunter trains aren’t just putting lives at risk; they’re missing the point: rail workers
Media release, 10 July 2024: People dangerously targeting trains in the Hunter […] Read More »
Media release: Government’s commitment to local rail manufacturing a win for the state
The NSW Government’s announcement today that it will spend almost $450 million […] Read More »
BREAKING: Tomorrow’s light rail stoppages cancelled as workers reach in-principle agreement
28 May 2024, Media Release: The protected industrial action on Sydney’s light […] Read More »
Inadequate ventilation in stations a concern for workers and passengers
Media release, 20 February 2024: Revelations that the air quality in some […] Read More »
LEVEL CROSSING MADNESS HAS TO STOP
RTBU National office, media release: Rail workers are demanding urgent action to […] Read More »
Bankstown Metro conversion an illogical decision: RTBU
Media release, 1 August 2023: The Rail, Tram and Bus Union has […] Read More »
Rail union forced to take unprecedented action as QUBE puts lives, safety of workers and commuters at risk
Media release, 31 July 2023: The union representing rail workers has been […] Read More »
QUBE train crew head into day 6 of company lock out
Bosses refuse to negotiate fairly unless workers drop underpayment claims Media release, […] Read More »
BREAKING: QUBE locks out train crew
Media release, 19 July 2023: Rail company, QUBE, has today announced it is […] Read More »
Rail review recommendations are a positive step towards getting back on track
The recommendations of the Walsh review into the state’s rail system released […] Read More »
NSW Government to blame for bus services changes – not workers
Media release, 30 January 2023: The NSW Government’s cuts to bus services, […] Read More »
Bus drivers warn of transport chaos from Monday as NSW Govt axes thousands of bus services across Sydney
Media release, 29 January 2023: Bus drivers are warning commuters to expect […] Read More »
Pacific National train crew force company to reach in-principal agreement
Media release, 25 November 2022: Train crew at Pacific National have forced […] Read More »
BREAKING: Rail workers win in-principal agreement on rail dispute
Media release, 25 November 2022: After a long dispute, rail workers have […] Read More »
Opal gates industrial action paused again as NSW Government launches unprecedented attack on its workforce
Media release, 19 October 2022: Rail workers have paused protected industrial action […] Read More »
Rail workers a step closer to giving commuters free travel with win in the Fair Work Commission, again
Media release, 27 September 2022: Commuters are one step closer to receiving […] Read More »
Inquiry confirms what commuters already know: bus privatisation is bad
Media release, 20 September 2022: A parliamentary inquiry into the privatisation of […] Read More »
Free train fares for commuters as rail workers forced to continue protected industrial action 
Media release, 14 September 2022: Train commuters will get free trips indefinitely […] Read More »
RTBU response to misinformation in today’s media
Media statement from RTBU NSW Secretary, Alex Claassens: There is reporting in […] Read More »
RTBU update on the government’s deed and Thursday’s industrial action
Media release, 24 August 2022: The RTBU is going through the contents […] Read More »
NSW Govt failure on safety laid bare as rail workers forced to continue industrial action 
Media release, 22 August 2022: The NSW Government’s continued failure to address […] Read More »
‘Let the trains run’: rail workers urge government to allow trains to run on Illawarra line
Media release, 10 August 2022: Rail workers are urging the NSW Government […] Read More »
BREAKING: Sydney and NSW Trains set to shut down whole Illawarra rail line on Wednesday despite 90% of train crew being available to work
Media release, 8 August 2022: Sydney and NSW Trains have advised that […] Read More »
Trains to stop midnight till 4am Thursday following NSW Govt’s refusal to commit to rail safety
Media release, 26 July 2022: The NSW Government’s continued insistence on playing […] Read More »
NSW Govt forces more rail industrial action: Trains to stop midnight till 4am next Thursday
Media release, 19 July, 2022: The NSW Government’s refusal to budge on […] Read More »
FWC rules in favour of rail workers
Media release, 9 July 2022: The Fair Work Commission has today ruled […] Read More »
NSW Govt deliberately misleading public on rail action
Media release, 7 July 2022: The NSW Government’s claims that union action […] Read More »
RTBU update on Fair Work Commission hearings
Media release, 5 July 2022: The Fair Work Commission has today rejected […] Read More »
Statement on NSW Govt decision to go to Fair Work Commission
Media release, 4 July 2022: The NSW Government has today continued its […] Read More »
Trains to sound whistle as part of protected industrial action
Media release, 4 July 2022: Trains across the state will sound their […] Read More »
Government backflips on commitment to fix trains
Media release, 30 June 2022: Govt refuses to sign legally binding agreement […] Read More »
Govt concedes on NIF safety; protected industrial action still ongoing
Media release, 29 June 2022: The NSW Government has again agreed to […] Read More »
Rail workers to take further actions next week following government’s refusal to meet
Media release, 24 June: Rail workers will be forced to undertake a […] Read More »