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Election notice- nominations open for positions (updated)
Casual vacancy and insufficient nominations election. Download the form to view the positions open for nomination. Read More »
Media release: Tomorrow’s light rail stoppages cancelled as workers reach in-principle agreement
The protected industrial action on Sydney’s light rail scheduled for tomorrow (Wednesday) has been cancelled after an in-principle agreement on […] Read More »
Media release: Sydney light rail workers forced to take protected industrial action
Workers refuse to check tickets; trams to stop for 2hrs Wed morning and afternoon Light rail workers will refuse to […] Read More »
May Day 2024
Join us on Wednesday May 1st at 10.30am, for the march from Belmore Park to Hyde Park. Download the flyer […] 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 »