Recent News
Rear door boarding trial is extremely concerning
Transport for NSW will begin a trial next week which will allow passengers to board through the rear doors of buses at designated times and locations in the presence of marshals. The RTBU is extremely concerned about the safety implications of the trial and any wider scale roll out. Read More »
Brookvale driver to run 250km through the desert
Brookvale driver Steve Hill will be competing in the Big Red Run this year – a 250 kilometre, multi-day race through the Simpson desert. Read More »
Meet your local delegate – Peter Tsapepas
Why did you become involved in the union? I was elected at the end of 2014 and I got involved to defend the rights of the workers. Read More »
ACTU Congress 2015
The ACTU Congress was held in Melbourne last week, with around 800 delegates from affiliated unions meeting to discuss the union movement’s agenda for the next three years. Our Union was successful in getting a number of important issues recognised by the Congress. Read More »
Farewell Patrick
Veteran Sydney Light Rail Workplace Delegate Patrick Fielding has retired leaving a proud legacy for Sydney tram workers. Read More »
Many hidden dangers in free trade deal with China
Like many free trade deals before it, the China Free Trade Agreement is hailed by the Government as good for Australian businesses, offering better access to China’s economy, more export opportunities and opening up new markets. Read More »
RTBU leading the debate at ACTU Congress
The ACTU Congress is on in Melbourne this week – a triennial event which sees union delegates from right across […] Read More »
Light rail at snail’s pace?
It seems that if you’re looking for a quick journey from Circular Quay to Central Station, you’d be better off catching the train than the soon to be developed light rail. Read More »
How do you score?
Road rules are frequently changing and no matter how many years you’ve been driving it’s always a good idea to check how you score on the driver knowledge test. Read More »
Opal readers costing the state a fortune
The Daily Telegraph has today reported that tens of millions of dollars in lost revenue has been accumulated since the Opal card machines were introduced – a cost that is ultimately going to be paid for by the state’s taxpayers. Read More »