Your Local Delegate

Peter Daniel

Belmont Depot

What are your hobbies and interests?

I enjoy riding my motorbike with my mad mates, and archery.

Where do you live and why do you like it? 

I live on the southern shore of Lake Macquarie in a small place called Gwandalan. If you ever get to visit you’ll understand why I live there.

Who would you like to have dinner with (dead or alive) and why?

I would like to have dinner with Edward ( Ned ) Kelly, and hear his side of the story, not the “official authority” version.

Bruce Eddy

Randwick Depot

I got involved in the union on the back of the 2002 wage claim, I felt the infamous 9% + 9%+ 9% wage claim could have been handled with more leadership. The message at the time from the members was that they were being railroaded and I felt the only way to make a difference was to become involved. Having been given an opportunity to take an active role and learn the trade by the former delegate at Randwick, Andrew Bryson, I am fulfilling a position in the Union and hopefully making a positive difference for the members. It’s a long road this one and the Union has a lot of battles ahead.

What are your hobbies and interests?

I have an interest in a couple of race horses which have proven great fun but nothing to serious, but I can say it’s been a successfull venture so far. I also enjoy fishing, but with this job, getting the time is a little tough.

Where do you live and why do you like it? 

I live on the beautiful south coast. The family settled the region and hopefully one day soon I’ll return permanently.

Who would you like to have dinner with (dead or alive) and why?

I’d need a good comic so I’d invite Billy Connolly.

Brett Peters

Vice President

I became involved because I enjoy new challenges and enjoy keeping my workmates informed about issues that affect them and representing them when needed. I also enjoy listening to the drivers’ ideas and opinions and keeping their union moving forward to best represent them.

What are your hobbies and interests?

When I’m not at work I enjoy spending time with my partner and our kids and catching up with friends, having BBQs, going out to watch live music and spending days at the beach surfing.

Where do you live and why do you like it?

I live in Shortland (Newcastle) and enjoy living there because my house is surrounded by bushland. It’s and is in a very quiet area which is great to unwind after work but it is also only a short drive to the beach, city and work.

Who would you like to have dinner with (dead or alive) and why?

I would like to have dinner with Dick Smith. His passion for supporting Australian-made products and all his adventures would make for an interesting conversation.

Mark Delohery

Burwood Depot

I got involved with the union 12 years ago when a delegate at the time thought I would be a good relief and he offered to train me. Three weeks later he went of sick and I had to teach myself the job as he never come back ­– it was pretty hard especially taking over as a caretaker.

What are your hobbies and interests?

I raced speedway for twenty years and build my own race cars. I am a panel beater painter by trade and now do custom work on my kids’ cars.

Where do you live and why do you like it?

I live at St Marys and have been there for 36 years. I grew up in the Eastern Suburbs in Maroubra but I wouldn’t go back there to live – I like the west.

Who would you like to have dinner with (dead or alive) and why?

I’d try to catch up with my cousin Miranda Kerr and other relatives I haven’t seen for while.

Neville Trinder

Bonnyrigg Depot

I got involved in the union mainly because I was sick of sitting at the depot and hearing all the complaining. It’s very depressing, so I just hoped I could help or make a difference.

What are your hobbies and interests?

At my age there is not many hobbies that I would be able to do as well as I would like but my interests are all sports and a particularly keen interest in rugby league and motor sports.

Where do you live and why do you like it?  

I live in Greystanes, which is just out of Parramatta. At the time I moved there it was all that I could afford but with the growth of Parramatta I am reasonably close to everything I enjoy and have made some friends in the 30 odd years I have lived there.

Who would you like to have dinner with (dead or alive) and why?

The last question is very hard and would change many times over a period but at the moment Wayne Bennett is an interesting person. The reason is, he appears to be honest, has intergrity and is independent of many things that could make life difficult considering his job.

Narelle Sinclair

Brookvale Depot

Although I come from a union background and family, my involvement with the RTBU began with the Your Rights At Work campaign, where they supported me organising a four-day cycle event to Canberra from Sydney to protest the Howard government’s Work Choices legislation.

What are your hobbies and interests?

My hobbies are cycling and travel and I have been lucky enough to combine these on holidays over the last 16 years.

Where do you live and why do you like it?

I live and work at Brookvale in the Northern Beaches of Sydney and I love being close to work and the beach.

Who would you like to have dinner with (dead or alive) and why?

Someone I’d like to have dinner with is really hard, I’m a big fan of Paul Keating and Bob Hawke but also Bono or Gandhi would be fascinating. Maybe also some good food and wine and a good chat with members who have been on the job for 30 to 40 years.

Alan Burke

Willoughby Depot

I got involved try and help people. I’ve always believed we should be there to help each other and one way of doing that was to be active in trying to create a better future for me and the people I work with. I received a very strong union background from my father Sean, who has been a hero of mine from a very young age and who was also a delegate at Willoughby before he had to retire. Dad always said, “Don’t stand around complaining, get involved and do something about it”. So I have and I encourage everyone else to do the same.

What are your hobbies and interests?

Over the years I’ve had many hobbies/interests, everything from football to rugby league, science to natural therapies. I also love the great outdoors, bushwalking and camping. I love a good joke and I think we all need to have a laugh. I enjoy sci-fiction shows on tv as a way to relax and unwind.

Where do you live and why do you like it?

I live in Hornsby and I enjoy the areas around the central coast where my Mum and Dad live and it’s not far to get to work. Other than that Hornsby has everything, shops, clubs pubs doctors, specialists even a great hospital that I try to avoid.

Who would you like to have dinner with (dead or alive) and why?

Other then Jesus Christ, it would have to be mother Teresa – what an awe-inspiring person.

Kelly Budden

Hamilton Depot

I wanted to try and make a difference and to help protect and maintain member’s rights and conditions at work.

What are your hobbies and interests?

Socialising, music, art and humanism.

Where do you live and why do you like it?

I live in Shortland. It has everything, shopping centres, beaches – why would you leave?

Who would you like to have dinner with (dead or alive) and why?

Billy Bragg, my hero.