Recent News
Update uniform dispute – Magistrate critical of “poorly written” uniform allowance clause
The Chief Industrial Magistrate has made comments in ongoing proceedings which would suggest that the uniform allowance clause in our […] Read More »
Fine farce finished at Tempe
Drivers at Tempe depot had a big win recently when fines dealt out to a bus driver waiting in a […] Read More »
David Woollams joins the Division
The Bus and Tram Division have a recent recruit to the fold – Assistant Branch Secretary David Woollams. Dave has […] Read More »
Tram workers vote ‘yes’ for industrial action
Sydney LightRail workers have delivered an overwhelming ‘yes’ vote to have the right to take protected industrial action after a […] Read More »
Share your story: The good, the bad and the ugly of Sydney’s Bus Routes
Divisional Secretary Chris Preston was interviewed recently for a Channel Seven story about safety on the transport network where he […] Read More »
The Hot Topic
Dude, what’s up with your bus? A recent Bus Express exclusive on mouldy buses caused a media sensation – with the Manly Daily and […] Read More »
Know Your Rights: Hours of work, breaks, overtime and shift work
With Brett Peters… Section 4. Hours of work, breaks overtime and shift work Clause 36 – Meal Breaks 36.1 Employees […] Read More »
New delegate for Port Botany
Last week Philip Cooksey was elected with an overwhelming majority as the union delegate for the Port Botany depot. He had […] Read More »
Record Attendance at Union Training
Around 20 relief Union Delegates from Sydney and Newcastle attended the one day introductory course at the Tram & Bus […] Read More »