Recent News
Reports buses skidding up to five metres in wet weather
Earlier this year on Bus Express we asked members to report any first hand experience of buses skidding in wet weather on […] Read More »
Union is calling for security screens on all buses
Our recent member survey has shown that 53 per cent of bus drivers have reported being assaulted by a member […] 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 »
Know Your Rights – Hours of Work
This month Brett Peters takes us through section 27 – Hours of Work. Read More »
Working with Children Check – Decision
Please download this document for a copy of the decision handed down by the NSWIRC Full Bench in regards to the Crown’s motion to dismiss the application for a new Child Protection (Working with Children) Award. Read More »
We’ve just about had enough of Opal
Channel 7 reports on bus drivers’ frustration with the Opal system, including an interview with RTBU Bus and Tram Divisional Secretary Chris Preston. Read More »
Union women unite!
Sydney’s International Women’s Day March will be held on Saturday, March 14th and Unions NSW is calling for all union women to get involved. Union women will be meeting at 10.30am in Town Hall square. Read More »
Free Injury Advice Service for RTBU members
Since the Government changed the legislation around workers compensation claims, it has been more difficult for our members to get compensation when they are injured at work. The RTBU advises members contact Matthew at the Injury Advice Service. 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 »
Thousands march for our rights
On March 4, thousands of union and community members marched for our rights all across NSW – in Sydney, Lismore, Taree, Maitland, Broken Hill and Newcastle. Read More »