Recent News
Sydney and NSW trains try to cheat members on public holiday accrual
Unions are currently locked in a battle with Sydney and NSW Trains over public holiday accrual.
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SPAD Management Program
A new SPAD management program is set to introduced as a result of the recent GM safety briefings held with train crew. Read More »
What’s the go in NZ?
The latest edition of RMTU Activist – the newsletter of the New Zealand Rail and Maritime Transport Union – is now available online.
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Alex Slept Out at the Vinnies CEO Sleepout
I’ve just returned to my office after taking part in the 10th annual Vinnies CEO Sleepout. Alongside 285 CEOs at the Sydney event and some 1,285 across the country, I awoke today a different person. Read More »
Build a better future: Penrith 24th June
RTBU organisers, delegates and members are invited to the Penrith RSL club at 6pm on Wednesday 24th June to hear Sally McManus present the ACTU Build a Better Future Campaign. Read More »
Rear door boarding trial is extremely concerning
Transport for NSW will begin a trial next week which will allow […] Read More »
Brookvale driver to run 250km through the desert
Brookvale driver Steve Hill will be competing in the Big Red Run this year – a 250 kilometre, multi-day race through the Simpson desert. Read More »
Garry McDean Golf Day
The recent annual Garry McDean Golf Day was again a roaring success. Around 30 people turned out for the memorial event, held on June 7th at the Taree Golf Course. Read More »
Increase in union dues
As per the Branch policy the NSW Branch will increase union dues from the first full pay period from 1st July 2015. Read More »
High Visibility Safety Vest Trial Concludes
Members are reminded that Sydney Trains reasoning for this trial was due to the high visibility safety vest clashing with the new uniform, a Safe Notice was issued advising that they would trial the CSA’s performing Right of Ways without their high visibility safety vest. Read More »