Unionists protest over privatisation
In a slap in the face to workers who may not have a job next year, Premier Mike Baird will be hosting a $175 fundraising lunch in Newcastle. Workers whose jobs are at imminent risk as a result of the State Government’s move to privatise essential services in Newcastle are calling on the Premier to […] Read More »
Getting from A to B not for private profit, writes Faruqi
THE NSW government has again shown it doesn’t care about evidence, consultation or the long-term sustainability of our state’s second-largest city, writes Mehreen Faruqi MLC in the Newcastle Herald. Click here to read the full article. 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 current situation, click here, to read a Special Newcastle Privatisation Edition of the Bus Express. Read More »
Privatisation “ambush” is at the expense of public bus and ferry services
Bus and Tram Division Secretary Chris Preston told NBN News that selling off buses in Newcastle was an ambush from a government desperate to make the light rail project more attractive to buyers by packaging it with Newcastle Buses, and has nothing to do with making the service better for locals. Read More »
Light rail not the answer for Newcastle
Tram and Bus Division Secretary, Chris Preston, has called for the scrapping of light rail in Newcastle and the introduction of Rapid Buses. Read the full story here. Read More »
Newcastle bus privatisation threatens 300 jobs
On the day that the heavy rail line started being torn up, Minister for Transport Andrew Constance also announced the privatisation of Newcastle Buses, putting the jobs of nearly 300 drivers and support staff under threat. Watch the NBN TV coverage here: Read More »
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 »
NSW electricity network to axe thousands of jobs
The Electrical Trade Union and United Services Union are up in arms after electricity networks Ausgrid, Endeavour Energy and Essential Energy have revealed plans to make over 2700 jobs redundant from September this year. Read More »
Patients before Profits doorknocking
If you live on the Northern Beaches and are concerned that the new hospital will be built and run by a private corporation – then join nurses and midwives to door knock in Manly on Saturday 21 March. Read More »
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