The BBQ tour continues….
The BBQ tour of duty continues with a great get together at Ryde depot last week. The RTBU has now acquired a new BBQ trailer which “Masterchefs” Claassens, Way, Preston and Woollams have given the tick of approval. It made its debut at the Ryde BBQ and will now continue on the tour to other […] Read More »
Officials bring the sizzle to depots
Divisional Secretary Chris Preston and Divisional President Gary Way are currently on a tour of BBQ duty to introduce new Assistant Secretary David Wollams to members and give drivers the opportunity to meet with them face to face. The boys hit Kingsgrove on Monday, cooking up a storm and answering questions from drivers. Dave said it was […] Read More »
Randwick depot’s proud ANZAC Day tradition
More than one hundred staff and visitors turned out to pay their respects on ANZAC Day at the Randwick Bus Depot, which this year marks its 64th consecutive commemorative service. The ceremony was presided over by Bill McKay, president of the Randwick Institute & Ex-Servicemen’s Committee, followed by a fitting sermon and benediction from local […] Read More »
Bondi meal room leaves a bad taste for drivers
In what Divisional President Gary Way called a “victory for drivers’ health”, the STA has finally acknowledged that the meal room at Bondi Junction Interchange is not fit for human habitation. The meal rooms are in a disgusting condition – filthy with damaged flooring, a broken fridge and rat traps right next to where the […] Read More »
Clip go the shears at Willoughby
Over the last five years driver instructors at the Willoughby Depot have placed themselves at the sharp end of scissors and razors to raise money for the Leukaemia Foundation. Read More »
David Woollams joins the Division
The Bus and Tram Division have a recent recruit to the fold – Assistant Branch Secretary David Woollams. Dave has been with the Division since January of this year when he was appointed as an organiser. Before taking on this role, Dave worked as a bus driver for STA and then took on an executive […] Read More »
New delegate for Port Botany
Last week Philip Cooksey was elected with an overwhelming majority as the union delegate for the Port Botany depot. He had been a caretaker in that role since last October and has been actively involved in the union for the last couple of years. “Phil will make a great delegate. He is incredibly committed, calm on […] Read More »
Record Attendance at Union Training
Around 20 relief Union Delegates from Sydney and Newcastle attended the one day introductory course at the Tram & Bus Division Headquarters in Redfern on Monday 20th February. Read More »
Randwick drivers take action over depot transfers
RTBU members took immediate action when drivers were transferred from Randwick to Kingsgrove recently, calling for the drivers to be returned to their home depot. Read More »
Cost cutting holds back new buses
Despite the clean and green image the STA likes to push to the public, more environmentally efficient buses are being kept off the road in favour of the old diesel buses. Read More »
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