Recent News
NSW is Not For Sale!
If you care about the future of our electricity network, TAFE, hospitals and local councils get behind the NSW is Not For Sale campaign. Click the link to watch the video. Read More »
Bus skidding concerns are widespread
Buses skidding in red bus lanes appears to be widespread. If you have experienced this first hand please give a brief written report to your depot delegate so the union can progress the dispute. Read More »
Stay safe and know your work environment
As professional drivers safety is our number one priority, but awareness of all aspects of your working environment is important. Click through for a link to a comprehensive list of speed and red light cameras across NSW. Read More »
Ask for a changeover if you get a flat tyre
There is an issue at the Ryde depot with bus operators being asked to drive with a flat tyre. The union advises all members to immediately ask for a changeover if you get a flat tyre. Read More »
Hands Off Our Buses!
Our colleagues in Queensland are fighting against bus privatisation this election.
If the LNP is re-elected bus services will go to tender, meaning they will likely be privatised.
Bus privatisation means job cuts. It also means more expensive transport and less bus services, less often. Read More »
UNION WINS BIG BACK PAY CLAIM
The union has had a huge win on excess travel time whilst on loan to another depot. State Transit are paying six years back pay for unpaid travel time. Read More »
New Bus Award 2015
The new Bus Operators Award for 2015 has been ratified in the Industrial Relations Commission. Bus Operators are encouraged to download and print out a copy. Read More »
Meet your local delegate – Leon Barnard
I joined the union because I want to strengthen the position of our members and get positive outcomes. I want to see workers unite to overcome the forces against them… Read More »
Happy Christmas
As another year draws to a close we would like to wish all our members a happy Christmas and a safe and enjoyable festive season. Read More »
Christmas Bus winners announced!
Port Botany depot has taken out the prize for the best Christmas Bus this year.
Nine-year old Mary Chaar, a patient at the Sydney Children’s Hospital at Randwick, was the official judge. Read More »