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Media Release – Privatisation of rail services would hit commuters hard
The price of travelling on our rail network would skyrocket if the […] Read More »
Media Release – Commuters the big losers as Government axes frontline rail jobs
The NSW Government has axed frontline rail jobs in favour of backroom […] Read More »
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 »
Alex sleeping rough to help the homeless
RTBU State Secretary Alex Claassens is again participating in the Vinnies CEO Sleepout. Alex will be sleeping rough on a cold winter night on June 18th at Sydney’s Luna park to raise funds for people who are experiencing homelessness. 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 »
Newcastle rail plan favours developers over commuters
Cabinet documents revealed today prove that the NSW Government’s plan for the Newcastle rail line isn’t in the best interests of the commuters. Read More »
Results are in
Official numbers are still to come, but the result of the union election is clear – the RTBU United team with Alex Claassens as Secretary has been re-elected to lead your union into the future. Read More »