Recent News
Working With Children Check Update
Whilst members are very willing to participate in any improvements to child protection, the RTBU has fought this unfair cash grab from employees since it was announced. Divisional President, Gary Way was the first Union Official to publicly raise the issue at Unions NSW. Read More »
Disgraceful attack on Newcastle rail services
The Newcastle railway line is being truncated at Wickham, meaning commuters will have to change transport modes to travel direct […] Read More »
Vale Robert Takac
Vale Robert Takac 1976 – 2014 It was with great sadness that members of Leichhardt RTBU learned of the passing […] Read More »
Carer’s Leave dispute
Following a long running dispute between the Union and STA about when members can use a “Statutory Declaration” for Carer’s […] Read More »
More security issues on our public transport network
Last week we saw another significant security incident on the Sydney bus network when a group of drunken teenagers harassed […] Read More »
Meet your local delegate: Ashish Sarker
Profile – Ashish Sarker, RTBU delegate for Tempe depot 1. Why did you become involved in the union? I enjoy […] Read More »
Bus union calls for extra security following assault
The Rail Tram and Bus Union is demanding extra security on buses travelling between Charlestown and Newcastle, following a serious […] Read More »
Bus drivers demand action following passenger assault on Newcastle night bus
The NSW Rail Tram and Bus Union (RTBU) is calling for urgent action to secure driver and passenger safety on Newcastle night […] Read More »
Man has hair set on fire on public bus
AN incident where a man’s hair was set on fire while aboard a Newcastle bus has been called one of […] Read More »
Union wins State Transit backdown on safety cutbacks at Moore Park event busway black spot
RTBU Tram and Bus Division has acted on concerns from Randwick depot drivers and forced State Transit to maintain supervision at known […] Read More »