Recent News
Key stations left without a single security guard
This decision by the NSW Government to leave stations unattended may save a few dollars but will put the safety of commuters and transport workers at even more risk of being subject to violent assault. Read More »
Ongoing dispute at Port Botany
The continuous community assembly is still ongoing at Port Botany, and RTBU representatives once again came out to support the sacked Hutchinson’s workers on Sunday. Read More »
Knock for a better future
More than one thousand activists across Australia will be knocking on doors in key marginal seats in two weeks as part of the Australian Unions’ campaign for a better future. Read More »
Sydney Trains – Reform Update
Bulletin 46 – To: RTBU Guard Members, Members are advised that Train […] Read More »
Sydney Trains Introduce New Uniform Items
Bulletin 43 – To: RTBU Station Staff Members, Congratulations to Station Staff […] Read More »
Wrongful Payment of Accrued Public Holidays
Bulletin 41 – To: RTBU Sydney Trains Members, It has been brought […] Read More »
Our Melbourne comrades strike for their pay and conditions
Yarra Trams is attempting to undermine some existing conditions while offering only a negligible pay increase over four years – and despite countless meetings with the company the RTBU Victoria hasn’t been able to come close to an agreement. Read More »
Storm over natural disaster leave
The Loco Division is currently in dispute over NSW Trains’ refusal to pay a shift for a driver who was unable to make it to work recently as a result of recent snowstorms. Read More »
Sydney Trains – reform update
Train Crew delegates met with Sydney Trains Management yesterday to be given the same Sydney Trains reform presentation as your RTBU Executive received last week. Read More »
Government cuts leave Sydney’s trains filthy
Sydney’s dirty trains will continue to get worse unless the NSW Government re-employs dedicated transport security staff and cleaners. Read More »