Recent News

Bosses want to rob you of your rights – again

Submissions to the Productivity Commission Workplace Relations Review have been filtering in over the past days. Read More »

We’ve just about had enough of Opal

Earlier on Bus Express we wrote about bus drivers’ frustration with the Opal system which constantly crashes, causes safety problems and is responsible for delays. The Bus Division has now taken this issue to the media. Read More »

Tracking the Damage – Transport Under the NSW Government

Unions NSW have been keeping a full record of the damage caused by the NSW Government since it came to office in March 2011. Here we’ve selected just 25 instances where their actions have directly affected transport. Read More »

Sydney Trains Stations Health and Safety Representative (HSR) Training Dispute

Bulletin 17 – 2015 TO: ALL Sydney Trains Station Members:   Members […] Read More »

Rail Workers Welcome ‘Guardian Services’ Comeback

The media release sent out by the Rail, Tram and Bus Union […] Read More »

March Rail & Road is here!

The March edition of the RTBU Rail and Road is now available.

Download your copy here. Read More »

RTBU Members Have Their Say About Safety Vest Removal

Bulletin 18- 2015 To: RTBU Station Staff and Train Crew Members:   […] Read More »

We’ve just about had enough of Opal

Channel 7 reports on bus drivers’ frustration with the Opal system, including an interview with RTBU Bus and Tram Divisional Secretary Chris Preston. Read More »

Rail workers welcome ‘guardian services’ comeback

The reintroduction of late night ‘guardian services’ on trains would provide a much needed safety boost and peace of mind for commuters and rail workers.

The NSW ALP today announced that if elected it will reintroduce guardian services which would include extra security on trains, CCTV monitoring of services arriving at stations, and increased security at major hubs. Read More »

ALP pledges all-night and guardian services

The ALP has pledged to bring back guardian train services and also to introduce all-night train services from Kings Cross to Town Hall and Central – two things that the RTBU has been pushing heavily for. Read More »