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How to beat the Opal system
For just $15 you can get a week’s worth of unlimited travel on all forms of transport using your Opal card – and get your weekly exercise at the same time. So how are commuters doing it? Read More »
Meet your local delegate – Ed Robinson
Why did you become involved in the union? I’ve always been a unionist – I can’t remember a time when I wasn’t part of a union. I always thought that the working man should be treated more fairly than how he generally is treated. And as the industrial relations environment is getting more and more draconian every day, I want to stand by the guys I work with. Read More »
Women in the union – Narelle Sinclair
Narelle Sinclair has a long history of standing up for workers rights. She’s now one of the RTBU’s Affirmative Action Delegates and is on the Women’s Campaign Committee. Here’s what Narelle says about her new role… Read More »
What happens when bus drivers have to slam on the breaks?
As all bus operators know, it takes much longer to stop a heavy vehicle than it does to stop a light one. Channel 7 recently measured the difference in distance it takes to stop a car vs a bus. Read More »
Meet your local delegate – David Grant
Why did you become involved in the union? Well, in the first place I was just asked to help out, so I did. But then I found I enjoyed it and really liked helping my workmates and standing up for our rights in the workplace. Read More »
No changes to bus routes until September
The Transport Minister appears to have listened to Bus Operator concerns and has promised to communicate any changes to bus routes in advance during construction of the South East Light Rail project. She has also announced that major works on George Street will not commence until September. Read More »
Meet your local delegate – William Lekkas
Why did you become involved in the union? I’ve got a passion for people’s rights. I come from a Greek background and big greek families debate and argue about everything! Read More »
Patients before profits
As the state election looms, its time to send the Premier a clear message that public hospitals must not be privatised. Members are invited to come along to a meeting being held in Narrabeen at 6pm on the 29th of January. Read More »
Working with children check update
Unions NSW on behalf of all affected workers in NSW is still disputing the $80.00 fee for the working with children check. With no foreseeable end to the matter at this point in time and the due date approaching the union advises that Bus Operators should NOW start the process of obtaining this check. Read More »
Bad planning leads to bus chaos in Sydney
Bus drivers and passengers alike were extremely frustrated during peak hour on Monday morning with delays of almost two hours in some areas. But the NSW Government has no plan yet to ensure it doesn’t happen again. Read More »