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Railtrain: The results are in!
It only took two whole weeks and an application in the Fair Work Commission filed by the RTBU to get Failtrain management to capitulate and provide a breakdown of the results. Read More »
Safety of Newcastle commuters in jeopardy if guards removed
The safety of Newcastle commuters is in jeopardy with the Government considering a proposal to remove guards from the New Intercity Fleet, says Member for Newcastle Tim Crakanthorp. Read More »
Update: Asbestos in C and K Sets
Bulletin 33 – 2017, To: All RTBU Sydney Trains Members, We continue […] Read More »
RTBU NSW Statement on Asbestos Dust/Particles Found in C and K Sets
Media Statement: In 2006 asbestos was detected was in the electrical boxes […] Read More »
Asbestos Dust/Particles Found in C and K Sets
Bulletin 32 – 2017, To: All RTBU Sydney Trains Members, Your RTBU […] Read More »
Commuter Action Day: Sydneysiders take widespread action against Constance’s privatisation attacks
On Wednesday July 5, commuters across Sydney volunteered at their local bus […] Read More »
NSW Transport document leaks – Why we CAN’T trust Constance
The NSW Opposition Leader has accused Transport Minister Andrew Constance of misleading […] Read More »
Commonwealth Workers’ Compensation Explained
**Thanks to the RTBU’s legal firm, Carroll & O’Dea, for providing this […] Read More »
“Seven months of misery” when Epping to Chatswood line closes
Commuters in Sydney can look forward to “seven months of misery” next year when the Epping to Chatswood line closes. Read More »
Unions challenge penalty rates decision in Federal Court
While Labor is promising to overturn the Fair Work Commission’s decision if it wins the next election, the union movement has taken more immediate action. Read More »