Union calls for increased security on bus services
The RTBU has written to the Transport Minister following another two brutal assaults on bus drivers in the last week. The union is demanding increased security on services at night particularly in party hot spots such as the city and Kings Cross to help protect drivers from aggressive, alcohol fueled passengers. You can watch news […] Read More »
Bus diver safety must be a priority in Kings Cross fix-it
The callous assault of yet another bus driver over the weekend highlights what drivers have long known. We need increased security for public transport drivers on late night services from Kings Cross and in the city. The State Government’s proposals to introduce more public transport between 1am and 4am will put even more bus and […] Read More »
RTBU joins Ryde community protest against education cuts
On Tuesday RTBU representatives, including Divisional President Gary Way, joined the Ryde Community Union Alliance to protest outside Ryde MP Victor Dominello’s electorate office against the O’Farrell government’s cuts to education. Unions NSW Secretary Mark Lennon addressed the protesters touching on particular concerns for the area including cuts to Ryde and Meadowbank TAFE and the abolition of […] Read More »
Protections negotiated for members at Western Sydney Buses
The RTBU has been in negotiations to ensure a fair and reasonable outcome for members affected by the upcoming closure of Western Sydney Buses (WSB). The closure of WSB will come as no shock to the approximately 50 bus operators affected by the changes who have always known STA’s control of the service was a […] Read More »
Farewell Mark Brady
The RTBU would like to wish a fond farewell to Mark Brady who, after 47 years with State Transit, has decided to step out from behind the wheel and retire. The RTBU recently threw a farewell BBQ at the Ryde depot and the Divisional Secretary, Chris Preston presented him with a plaque in honour of his years of […] Read More »
Unions in show of solidarity for worker safety
The RTBU joined with other union officials and members to protest in the Sydney CBD last week to show their solidarity with CFMEU members picketing a work site with safety concerns in Victoria. The CFMEU has been calling on Grocon for some time now to respect basic rights for workers such as the right to wear union stickers […] Read More »
Waverley depot protests against harsh application of the discipline policy
Fed up with management’s lack of respect for workers and what they see as unreasonably tough reactions to minor offences, members at Waverley depot have voted unanimously to put discipline into dispute. Members also voted for a petition to present to the depot manager expressing their anger and disappointment at this over-the-top regime. The issues are many […] Read More »
Wynyard ticket office back in action!
In a huge win for the union the Wynyard Transit Shop ticket office has been reopened. After complaints from commuters about the lack of information and the annoyance of having to buy tickets from convenience stores, not to mention the tireless agitation by Peter Gretch from North Sydney, State Transit has agreed to reopen the […] Read More »
Government dragging its feet on gas bus safety measures
One year after a gas bus exploded in Hillsdale, prompting drivers to pull them all off the roads, promised safety measures for the buses have not yet been implemented. STA said it would oversee the installation of fire suppression systems for each gas bus, but not one has been installed. RTBU officials were called bullies […] Read More »
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