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International Workers Memorial Day 2025
On Monday, 28th April we remember and commemorate those who have lost their lives or who have been injured at […] Read More »
Bus drivers punched, ‘fart-sprayed’, abused on Newcastle services- Newcastle Herald
This story appeared in the Newcastle Herald on 19 February 2025 BUS drivers have been punched in the head, assaulted, […] Read More »
International Workers Memorial Day
International Day of Mourning is held annually to honour those who have lost their lives as a result of a […] Read More »
Busways EA update
We find ourselves in a new phase of our ongoing battle for equality in the Busways workplace. Recent meetings with […] Read More »
Bringing Back STA: The Benefits of a Government Operator
The RTBU continues to lobby within the Labor Party for the return of State Transit as a government operator in […] Read More »
Region 8 Update
As you’ve all been aware, the pay issue in Region 8 has been an ongoing process of trying to work […] Read More »
RTBU Pushes for Pay Rise and Standardised Bus Training
The RTBU is working diligently behind the scenes, through the Bus Taskforce, to secure a pay adjustment for all bus […] Read More »
Toilets and Meal Facilities Upgrades
The RTBU successfully advocated for improved toilet and meal facilities at the NSW Bus Taskforce last year, showcasing the positive […] Read More »
Timing of Opal Card Rollout for NSW staff
Well it took 5 years of lobbying behind the scenes at every opportunity by the RTBU and it’s taken several […] Read More »
Region 7 Bargaining Update
Negotiations in Region 7 have been ongoing and have been through a long and complex road. Things have been moving […] Read More »