Newcastle transport sell-off a real risk to community
The NSW Government’s moves to sell off the Newcastle bus network is will cost local commuters dearly, workers said today. NSW Transport Minister, Andrew Constance today told the Rail, Tram and Bus Union that the Government has plans to privatise the buses, light rail and ferry system in the Newcastle region from June 2016. RTBU […] Read More »
Hunter Transport Forum – 30 Sept
The NSW Government has a “revitalisation” strategy for the Hunter – and it’s clear that public transport is very low down on their priority list. 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 »
Hunter Bussies stand up for Jobs, Rights, Services
Bus Division members from across the Hunter met to discuss the future of the region recently as part of the Jobs, Rights, Services campaign. The Bus Division members heard from Daniel Wallace, Newcastle Trades Hall Secretary, who spoke about the importance of the campaign in ensuring job security and growth in the area – particularly […] Read More »
Newcastle rail line protest in Maitland
The RTBU Tram and Bus Division joined members and concerned residents in Maitland last week to call on the NSW Premier to reverse the State Government’s ridiculous decision to rip up valuable rail infrastructure that delivers passengers directly into the Newcastle CBD. Regional communities across Australia are crying out for the kind of rail infrastructure Newcastle is lucky […] Read More »
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- Crisis talks: next steps 22 February, 2018
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