FRONT LINE SAFETY
Attacks on Victorian public transport staff are an almost daily occurrence, with the RTBU working to reduce the risks and spread awareness of the issue. Yarra Trams delegate Brian Penza said there had been a noticeable increase in assaults against drivers since the COVID pandemic in mid-2020. Brian put that down to bravado by “unsocial […]
BARGAINING FOR RESULTS
The RTBU has been working to future-proof enterprise agreements in its Victorian Branch Workshops and Infrastructure Divisions to achieve what members want now and shape the industry in the future. With the division dealing with about 50 enterprise agreements, Organiser Bryan Evans said strategic bargaining with a long-term view was essential during planning and negotiations. […]
TUNNEL VISION: THE FUTURE OF OUR UNION
Giant multinational players in public transport operations, freight logistics conglomerates, and global rail tech firms all continue to drive the wedge and demand more for less, pursuing their aggressive antiworker agendas. But the RTBU remains steadfast in the fight for dignity The technological changes around the network result in machines and computers taking over human […]
