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RTBU Blasts Penalty Rates Decision
The RTBU has blasted the decision by the Fair Work Commission to cut Sunday penalty rates for workers in the […] Read More »
Fair Work Commission rules to reduce Sunday and public holiday penalty rates for hospitality and retail workers
This morning the Fair Work Commission has ruled that the Sunday and public holiday penalty rates will be reduced for […] Read More »
Newcastle commuters to be shifted to light rail
Reported in the Newcastle Herald: Newcastle’s public buses are likely to run down King Street and Honeysuckle Drive while the light […] Read More »
Sydney CBD and South East light rail crowding rates exceed bus and train ‘crush capacity’
Reported in the Sydney Morning Herald: Passenger crowding on the $2.1 billion Sydney inner-city light rail is forecast to easily […] Read More »
Bus passenger risked Sydney Harbour Bridge inferno to tap off Opal card
Reported by the Sydney Morning Herald: Call it a burning desire to get the correct fare. Transport investigators examining the bus […] Read More »
Opinion: Newcastle trams and city traffic
Published in the Newcastle Herald: With the Wickham transport interchange taking shape on the western side of Stewart Avenue – […] Read More »
Newcastle: Fears introduction of light rail crossing in 2019 will cause traffic congestion along Stewart Avenue
Published in the Newcastle Herald: It was one of the city’s most notorious pinch points before the removal of the […] Read More »
Union calls for severe punishment after bus driver attacked
The Rail Tram and Bus Union of NSW has condemned an attack on an STA bus driver whilst on duty […] Read More »
RTBU urges Premier Berejiklian to overturn Newcastle privatisation
The Tram and Bus Division have taken proactive steps under the new Berejiklian Government to urge the new premier to […] Read More »
Mike Baird’s retirement met with smiles by Hunter Workers and Rail Tram and Bus Union
Reported in the Newcastle Herald: News of Mike Baird’s retirement has been met with smiles and delight among some union representatives, […] Read More »