Recent News
Working with Children Check – Decision
Please download this document for a copy of the decision handed down by the NSWIRC Full Bench in regards to the Crown’s motion to dismiss the application for a new Child Protection (Working with Children) Award. Read More »
We’ve just about had enough of Opal
Channel 7 reports on bus drivers’ frustration with the Opal system, including an interview with RTBU Bus and Tram Divisional Secretary Chris Preston. Read More »
Union women unite!
Sydney’s International Women’s Day March will be held on Saturday, March 14th and Unions NSW is calling for all union women to get involved. Union women will be meeting at 10.30am in Town Hall square. Read More »
Free Injury Advice Service for RTBU members
Since the Government changed the legislation around workers compensation claims, it has been more difficult for our members to get compensation when they are injured at work. The RTBU advises members contact Matthew at the Injury Advice Service. Read More »
Thousands march for our rights
On March 4, thousands of union and community members marched for our rights all across NSW – in Sydney, Lismore, Taree, Maitland, Broken Hill and Newcastle. Read More »
Patients before Profits doorknocking
If you live on the Northern Beaches and are concerned that the new hospital will be built and run by a private corporation – then join nurses and midwives to door knock in Manly on Saturday 21 March. 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 »
National Day of Action – March 4
March 4 is a National Day of Action and there will be marches all around the country. Click through to find a rally in your city. Read More »
Opal card debacle
Bus Operators will not be surprised to learn that commuters are paying millions of dollars worth of extra fares because of a glitch in the Opal card system. Read More »
Qld buses saved from privatisation
We’d like to congratulate our colleagues in Queensland who campaigned tirelessly in the lead up to their state election and saved their bus services from privatisation.
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