Recent News
Super contributions set to rise
If passed into law, the proposed increase in superannuation contributions will give a huge boost to Australian’s retirement savings. Divisional […] Read More »
Bus drivers vote overwhelmingly for a better deal
Bus drivers have voted overwhelming in favour of a 3.25 per cent annual pay rise from State Transit Authority (STA) […] Read More »
Burwood election declared
The Burwood election has now been declared. Congratulations go to Mark Delohery who will now be your representative in Burwood. Read More »
The Hot Topic
3.25% pay offer on the table for members Your union has been working hard over the past couple of months […] Read More »
Know Your Rights: Fatigue Management
With Brett Peters… Section 77. Fatigue Management 77.4 No employee will work more than 24 days in a 28 […] Read More »
It’s time to vote: Burwood elections on Thursday
Elections for a Sub-Divisional representative for Burwood depot are happening this Thursday 10 November. Make sure you put your vote […] Read More »
Happiness is a safe bus
Swift action taken by drivers over safety issues associated with gas-powered buses has forced STA to acknowledge the problem and […] Read More »
Strong Delegate Support for Pay Deal
At a recent special meeting of the Divisional Executive where EVERY DEPOT was represented, it was decided unanimously to endorse […] Read More »
Newcastle bussies get on board the ‘pink’ bus
From Margaret Panell When one of our female bus operators, Kylee Stewart, was diagnosed with breast cancer in March 2011 her […] Read More »
Know Your Rights: Hours of Work
With Brett Peters… Section 28. Hours of Work 28.5 Length of Shift – the ordinary hours of duty on any […] Read More »