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Newcastle Bus Action: Window Sticker Wednesday!

Yesterday was a good day, with good media coverage and everyone looking like they either belonged in a kitchen or […] Read More »

Newcastle Bus Action: Berets on Monday!

On Monday, we embark upon a petite action for our chic French friends! As you are leaving the depot, you’ll find that a […] Read More »

Newcastle Bus Action: Full Tank Friday!

Tomorrow is Full Tank Friday! Make sure that every bus you take out of the yard has a full tank or request […] Read More »

Calendar of industrial action 

Over the last few weeks we’ve been constantly calling on Keolis Downer to return to the bargaining table and stop […] Read More »

Newcastle update: Member Meetings This Friday

16 October, 2025 Dear Members,  The RTBU will be holding member meetings this Friday at 11am and 2pm, the links to […] Read More »

Important Update for All Newcastle Members 

We want to keep everyone informed on where things stand with bargaining, the campaign, and what comes next. 1️⃣ KDH hasn’t […] Read More »

EA Update: Fair Work Commission Conference

Yesterday your RTBU delegates, together with RTBU officials, attended the Fair Work Commission for a bargaining conference with Keolis Downer […] Read More »

Protected industrial action: Work stoppage 10am to 2pm

Dear Members,  As you are aware, members have voted to take further industrial action to assist the bargaining process for […] Read More »

Protected industrial action update: 4-hour stoppage on Monday

Dear Members,  All members at Keolis Downer Hunter (KDH) will be undertaking protected industrial action in the form of a four […] Read More »

Member update: Keolis Downer Protected Industrial Action ballot

September 2, 2025 Dear Members,  As you’d no doubt be aware, progress has been slow with this bargain. Deliberately slow […] Read More »

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