Recent News
The BBQ tour continues….
The BBQ tour of duty continues with a great get together at Ryde depot last week. The RTBU has now […] Read More »
Union action delivers for gas bus safety
Last week the Office of Transport Safety Investigations released its report on the investigation into the gas bus that caught fire […] Read More »
Know your Rights: Skills Competency
With Brett Peters… 8. Skills Competency 8.1 The employer may direct an employee to carry out such duties where practical, […] Read More »
Global Roaming: News from near and far…
London Olympic bus strike averted In London a scheduled bus strike has been called off so talks can continue over […] Read More »
Divisional executive meet with STA CEO
The Bus and Tram Division executive met with STA CEO Peter Rowley last week to hear from him on potential […] Read More »
Uniform dispute win
The Union is pleased to advise that the long running Uniform Dispute has been resolved. All permanent bus operators will […] Read More »
Unions must fight new workers’ compensation laws
Following catastrophic changes to workers’ compensation laws the Tram and Bus Division of the RTBU would support a statewide stoppage […] Read More »
Know Your Rights: Annual Leave
With Brett Peters… Annual Leave 55 55.5 Any employee who has completed at least one year’s service, who is regularly […] Read More »
New OHS training available soon
New training will soon be available for Health and Safety Representatives (HSR) at STA following changes to Occupational Health and Safety […] Read More »
Driver makes right moves after bus safety alerts fail
A driver acted to ensure no further risk was taken to his passengers’ safety when the bus he was driving […] Read More »