Recent News
Private buyers in for workforce shock
Divisional Secretary Chris Preston took to the airwaves in Newcastle to let the public know just what is happening to […] Read More »
Grand tour for private operators as government continues to ignore Newcastle workers
Transport for NSW is today hosting a goodwill tour of depots for companies tendering for contracts to operate the privatised […] Read More »
Hunter council’s move to protect public transport
In a major win for the community Newcastle Council has joined Lake Macquarie Council in condemning the sale of the […] Read More »
Special Newcastle Privatisation Edition of the Bus Express
With all that is happening in Newcastle, it is important to stay up to date. For a recap of the […] Read More »
Union executive tours Belmont depot
The entire executive committee of the RTBU Tram and Bus division toured Belmont depot last week. Read More »
RTBU members unite to stay off unsafe roads in wild weather
As Newcastle and the Hunter area battled cyclonic conditions last week, strong union leadership kept our members off unsafe roads. Read More »
School children left behind
In some parts of Newcastle the shortage of buses in the area has meant that school children are even being left at school because the buses scheduled to pick them up are too full to take them. Read More »
Meet your local delegate – David Grant
Why did you become involved in the union? Well, in the first place I was just asked to help out, so I did. But then I found I enjoyed it and really liked helping my workmates and standing up for our rights in the workplace. Read More »
RTBU celebrates office renovation with member BBQ
RTBU members at Hamilton and Belmont are invited to an open day lunchtime BBQ being held to celebrate the opening […] Read More »