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$5,000 fines announced for spitting on essential workers
The NSW Government announced a $5,000 on-the-spot fine over the weekend for anyone who spits on an essential worker. “Frankly, […] Read More »
SMH: Sydney bus drivers resort to home-made masks amid COVID-19 crisis
Sydney bus drivers are pleading with the state government to provide them more personal protective equipment amid the coronavirus crisis, […] Read More »
Media release: Shocking attack on bus driver highlights need for new fines to stay in place post-COVID-19
A shocking attack in which a woman spat in the face of the bus driver highlights the need for the […] Read More »
Media release: Union accuses Transport Minister of using COVID-19 crisis as excuse to push privatisation agenda
The NSW Transport Minister’s use of the COVID-19 crisis as an excuse to push forward his plans to sell off […] Read More »
RTBU wins fines against people found spitting/coughing on workers
Anyone found intentionally spitting or coughing on a transport worker will now risk being hit with a $5000 fine and […] Read More »
Media release: Transport workers welcome fines for despicable attacks on frontline workers
The introduction of fines and potential jail time for anyone caught spitting or coughing on transport workers, including bus drivers […] Read More »
FAQs for Tram and Bus Division members: COVID-19
Given the current situation is relatively stable, staying abreast of the latest information has become a bit easier. Below is […] Read More »
Jobkeeper: A quick guide to changes to the Fair Work Act
The Federal Parliament has passed changes to the Fair Work Act as part of the Government’s JobKeeper wage subsidy program. […] Read More »
News story: bus drivers not getting enough protection
Tram and Bus Division Secretary, David Babineau, spoke with Ch9 yesterday about the lack of personal protective equipment for bus […] Read More »
Member update: 4 April
Dear members, We are now in unprecedented times and the going is rough for many of us in the tram […] Read More »