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Melbourne tram drivers strike
RTBU tram drivers in Melbourne have been forced to take strike action today to resolve a dispute with their employer Yarra Trams over pay and conditions. Read More »
NSW teachers reach new pay deal
After tough negotiations NSW teachers have voted overwhelmingly in favour of a new agreement which will deliver, amongst other things, the […] Read More »
Pay rise delivered on time
Contrary to rumours, the pay increase due on the 15th April 2012 was delivered on time without delay. This pay […] Read More »
Christmas and New Year penalty payment rates released
STA have released a memo outlining the penalty payments drivers will receive over the Christmas and New Year period. Penalty […] Read More »
The Hot Topic
Strong voter turn out a sign of union strength The Bus Division would like to thank everyone that came out […] Read More »
Bus drivers vote overwhelmingly for a better deal
Bus drivers have voted overwhelming in favour of a 3.25 per cent annual pay rise from State Transit Authority (STA) […] Read More »
Strong Delegate Support for Pay Deal
At a recent special meeting of the Divisional Executive where EVERY DEPOT was represented, it was decided unanimously to endorse […] Read More »
Record number of bus drivers attend public sector rally
Hundreds of Sydney and Newcastle bus drivers turned out at yesterday’s public sector rally in the Domain, providing a good […] Read More »
IR laws update at depots
The union will be visiting depots with the RTBU’s senior campaign officer Maryanne Stuart in the coming weeks to advise […] Read More »
Drivers back paid as talks continue
The new interim Bus Operator Award was ratified last Friday, August 19, before Justice Staff at the industrial relations commission. […] Read More »