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Big brother could be watching
The Loco Division has recently received reports that Sydney Trains may have started real time CCTV surveillance of various platforms across the network in an apparent attempt to “ascertain the cause of delays”. Read More »
PN stands down workers
Pacific National is attempting to stand down coal and bulk employees without pay while pre-planned track work is undertaken. Read More »
Your chance to have your say
The RTBU member survey is now online! This is your chance to let us know what you think and the direction you want to see us take into the future. Follow the link to take part! Read More »
Government must immediately rebuild Newcastle rail line
The RTBU is calling on the NSW government to act on the recommendations of the parliamentary inquiry into planning in Newcastle and immediately rebuild the Newcastle rail line. Read More »
Micro management mania – few seconds late? Watch out
Have you ever felt like you’re being micro-managed at work? You’re not alone. Read More »
Genesee & Wyoming takes over Freightliner
Global company Genesee & Wyoming has acquired approximately 95% of the shares of Freightliner. Read More »
Worker’s compensation cuts – Report launch
In June 2012, the NSW Liberal Government introduced some of the cruellest cuts to workers compensation ever seen in this country. Macquarie University have been commissioned to undertake independent research into the cuts over three years and will be discussing the findings of their research on the 6th of March in Penrith. Read More »
No changes to bus routes until September
The Transport Minister appears to have listened to Bus Operator concerns and has promised to communicate any changes to bus routes in advance during construction of the South East Light Rail project. She has also announced that major works on George Street will not commence until September. Read More »
National Day of Action – March 4
March 4 is a National Day of Action to fight for our rights, and there will be marches all around the country. Click through to find a rally in your city. Read More »
Swab testing trial to start in March
As part of the EA negotiations, Sydney Trains and NSW Trains agreed to trial swab testing and to establish an Oral Fluid Testing Working Group with union representatives. It has now been agreed that the oral swab testing trial will take place from the 2nd of March and the 30th of April and 1500 staff will be tested. Read More »