Community makes face masks for our bus drivers
As members may be aware, the union has been fighting to get members proper PPE from the NSW Government. This […] Read More »
Media Release: “Stop pushing driverless toys and consult with your community” – union
The Rail, Tram and Bus Union NSW is urging the City of Newcastle to use the postponement of driverless shuttle […] Read More »
The Guardian: ‘Give us bloody masks’: union calls for Covid-19 protection for public transport workers
The Tram and Bus Division Secretary, David Babineau, recently spoke to a journalist from the Guardian Australia about how the […] Read More »
SMH: An hour to get from Newtown to CBD: warnings over impending gridlock
The Tram and Bus Division’s Secretary, David Babineau, recently spoke to a journalist from the Sydney Morning Herald about how […] Read More »
Pressures on bus drivers during the COVID-19 crisis – 2GB interview
Tram and Bus Division Secretary, David Babineau, spoke with 2GB’s Ray Hadley this morning about the pressures on bus drivers […] Read More »
$5,000 fines announced for spitting on essential workers
The NSW Government announced a $5,000 on-the-spot fine over the weekend for anyone who spits on an essential worker. “Frankly, […] Read More »
SMH: Sydney bus drivers resort to home-made masks amid COVID-19 crisis
Sydney bus drivers are pleading with the state government to provide them more personal protective equipment amid the coronavirus crisis, […] Read More »
Media release: Shocking attack on bus driver highlights need for new fines to stay in place post-COVID-19
A shocking attack in which a woman spat in the face of the bus driver highlights the need for the […] Read More »
Media release: Union accuses Transport Minister of using COVID-19 crisis as excuse to push privatisation agenda
The NSW Transport Minister’s use of the COVID-19 crisis as an excuse to push forward his plans to sell off […] Read More »
RTBU wins fines against people found spitting/coughing on workers
Anyone found intentionally spitting or coughing on a transport worker will now risk being hit with a $5000 fine and […] Read More »