BBQ tour: Next stop Waverley
Waverley drivers were the next to taste the tucker from the now well known RTBU BBQ. Members said it was the first time the union had held a BBQ at the depot and were pleased to have the chance talk about their concerns. The main thing on their mind was refusing any variations to the […] Read More »
Bus drivers bring the Christmas spirit
It’s time of the year again when STA employees volunteer to spend many hours decking out buses at each depot with beautiful decorations, all in the name of bringing Christmas cheer to the travelling public. These thoughtful and energetic volunteers use a successful combination of skill, artistry and imagination to turn our buses into a […] Read More »
Union rejects Award variation
The RTBU would like to assure members it has no intention of consenting to any Award variations following STA CEO Mr Peter Rowley’s article on bus driver reforms in the last edition of We’re Moving Sydney (formally Transit Times). It is disappointing that less than a year after negotiating their working conditions in good faith with State […] Read More »
DISPUTE : Certified Sick Leave
Your union is currently in dispute with State Transit over their continued practice of placing members who are in genuie need of sick leave and who have supplied doctors certificate on STA’s absent management program. Your union believes this practice contravenes the 2012 bus operator award and we are currently persuing this matter through the […] Read More »
Randwick driver raises reflection issue on new buses
When a reflection started appearing in the nearside mirror of the new 2400 series of Scandia’s and Volvo from a poorly placed new sticker on the buses at Randwick, a quick thinking member had the foresight to photograph the problem and report it. The problem after investigation occurs when the sunlight hits the bus on the right […] Read More »
More action needed to ease CBD congestion
Plans to redirect buses coming into the Sydney CBD from the Hills District to the Cahill Expressway is a good start towards dealing with huge congestion issues in the city but much more is needed. Division Secretary Chris Preston said any sensible initiatives to ease traffic congestion in the city, particularly around Wynyard and down […] Read More »
Bus goes up in flames on Oxford St
The back of a bus caught fire yesterday morning while it was travelling along Oxford St into the city carrying 30 passengers. This incident is reminiscent of the explosion of a gas bus last year which prompted the union to call for increased safety measures on gas buses to protect drivers and passengers. On site […] Read More »
Port Botany election result
Candidate to be the Sub-Divisional Representative on Branch Divisional Committees for Port Botany, Michael de Meo has been elected to the position uncontested. Congratulations to Michael! Read More »
Uniform allowance delivered in full despite State Transit tax blunder
After fighting for over a year against providing a reasonable uniform allowance State Transit has tried yet again to short change drivers. Members will be aware that after a long and tough battle with State Transit uniform allowances were recently paid into drivers’ bank accounts. However, the RTBU was forced to intervene when it discovered […] Read More »
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