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Agitators targeting Hunter trains aren’t just putting lives at risk; they’re missing the point: rail workers
Media release, 10 July 2024: People dangerously targeting trains in the Hunter […] Read More »
ARTC workers forced to walk off the job as corporation attacks working conditions
Workers at the Australian Rail and Track Corporation (ARTC) have today (Monday […] Read More »
Hunter and Illawarra jobs go as Pacific National cuts 121 freight rail positions
Pacific National has announced big job cuts which will hit the Hunter Valley and the Illawarra hard. Read More »
Media Release – Government finally fesses up to workers
Five months after the first announcement that public transport in Newcastle faced […] Read More »
Media Release – Another 11th hour announcement leaves workers in the dark
Despite promising consultation with workers and Hunter commuters before making any decision […] Read More »
Media Release – Government attempts to bypass community on rail rip up
The NSW Transport Minister’s attempt to sneak through legislation allowing it to rip up […] Read More »
Unions protest as the Hunter loses more jobs
With State and Federal Liberal Governments coming after our jobs and working […] Read More »
Union stands by sacked Port Waratah workers
Rail Operator Pacific National NSW/VIC Bulk Division (part of Asciano) announced […] Read More »
Hunter Transport Forum – 30 Sept
The NSW Government has a “revitalisation” strategy for the Hunter – and it’s clear that public transport is very low down on their priority list. Come along to the Hunter Transport Forum on September 30. Read More »
RTBU members unite to stay off unsafe roads in wild weather
As Newcastle and the Hunter area battled cyclonic conditions last week, strong union leadership kept our members off unsafe roads. Read More »