News

The News Section provides up to date informaiton on events effecting bus, rail and tram members. This section contains information on the following publications:

RTBU Member Bulletins: provide informaion on industry specific issues effecting RTBU members;
Newsletters: provide updates on the issues and campaigns the RTBU and our members are involved in;
Media Releases: all media releases issued to the media by the RTBU;
Fact Sheets: provide information on specific subjects effecting members such as Drugs and Alcohol, Representing Members in Disciplinary Interviews and How WorkChoices Effects You;
Discussion Papers: include reports, research papers and submissions developed by the RTBU to address specific transport industry issues

Specific publications and information can be easily found by "Category" and "Type" using the handy search tool.

Latest items

DISPUTE REGARDING LINE INFORMATION CONTROL REALIGNMENT - 3 February 2012
Members would be aware that RailCorp has proposed changes to the role of Line Information Controller (LIC Operators). » more

PRESENTATION SERVICES CLEANING REFORM - STAFF REVIEW - 1 February 2012
As you are all aware we are moving into phase 2B of the cleaning reform which will deal with Trains, Stations, Turnaround and Roving Cleaning. » more

RailCorp Review Test for State Government - 1 February 2012
RTBU Branch Secretary, Alex Claassens has stated that the Callahan Review into RailCorp operations will be a test of the O'Farrell Government's commitment to improving public tranpsort » more

RailCorp Seek to Introduce Part Time Train Crew - 1 February 2012
The RTBU was advised by RailCorp that they intend to introduce part-time positions for suburban guards and drivers. » more

RailCorp Proposal to Shift PSD Responsibility to Station Managers - 16 December 2011
RailCorp are proposing yet another stations staff review in an attempt to translate responsibility of Presentation Services Staff to Station Managers. The RTBU has not agreed to any such proposal, except to meet and discuss the proposal » more

RTBU Festive Season Office Hours - 15 December 2011
The RTBU Office will be closed for the public holidays over the Festive Season, but open outside of these holidays » more

Train Crew Competency Assurance Back in Dispute - 6 December 2011
The RTBU has withdrawn its initial support for Train Crew Competency Assurance processes, after RailCorp has failed to meet the minimum consultative conditions of that agreement. This will remain in dispute until a satisfactory resolution can be achieved » more

E-Safes and BOMS in Dispute - 6 December 2011
Following a number of discussions between the RTBU and RailCorp to address concerns relating to the roll-out of training fro the new E-Safes and BOMS, these matters are now formally in dispute » more

RailCorp Agrees to Changes to CSA Register - 29 November 2011
After representation from the RTBU, RailCorp has agreed to changes to the CSA transfer register that will provide more opportunities for CSAs in relief positions to gain fixed positions, and for part-time CSAs to gain full-time employment » more

Win for RailCorp and CRIA Employees - 21 November 2011
The RTBU and other transport unions recently won a major victory for employees covered under Federal Agreements in relation to proposed arrangements with Transport for NSW » more

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