Bus and Tram Express

Bus drivers in Newcastle are currently negotiating a new enterprise agreement.

Our drivers deserve fair wages and conditions, and local commuters deserve a quality bus system.

We need an enterprise agreement that delivers all of those things.

Wages for Newcastle’s bus drivers haven’t kept pace with the exorbitant cost of living pressures local families are facing. This enterprise agreement is our chance to change that.

Member notices

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 »

Member update: Keolis Downer refuses to bargain with the RTBU

August 25, 2025 Dear Members,  This morning your EA bargaining representatives were scheduled to meet with management to continue bargaining. […] Read More »

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