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Unions in show of solidarity for worker safety
The RTBU joined with other union officials and members to protest in the Sydney CBD last week to show their solidarity with […] Read More »
Promises galore in new transport plan but will the govt deliver?
Yesterday the NSW government released its long awaited draft Transport Masterplan with more roads, a second harbour crossing and the […] Read More »
Masterchefs step up again in BBQ tour of duty
A touch of Masterchef was yet again on show at the latest RTBU BBQ at Tempe depot – but it […] Read More »
Waverley depot protests against harsh application of the discipline policy
Fed up with management’s lack of respect for workers and what they see as unreasonably tough reactions to minor offences, […] Read More »
This is what the Premier wants to do to your pay and conditions
The Sydney Morning Herald has reported on its front page that at least 80,000 NSW public sector workers are set to […] Read More »
Wynyard ticket office back in action!
In a huge win for the union the Wynyard Transit Shop ticket office has been reopened. After complaints from commuters […] Read More »
Edward’s story: Knowing your PSA level could save your life
My name is Edward Robinson and I am a bus driver at Brookvale bus depot. In October of 2010 I was […] Read More »
Government dragging its feet on gas bus safety measures
One year after a gas bus exploded in Hillsdale, prompting drivers to pull them all off the roads, promised safety […] Read More »
Know your Rights: Articulated bus allowance
With Brett Peters… 39. Articulated bus allowance 39.1 An employee who operates an articulated bus shall be paid an additional […] Read More »
Tempe dispute signals break through in unfair incident/collision policy
After having only one responsible accident in his entire career, a member at Tempe depot was placed on stage one […] Read More »