ANNA STEWART MEMORIAL PROJECT by David Paton

The RTBU has a proud history of supporting women members to better participate in our union. The Anna Stewart Memorial Project run by Trades Hall is a two-week women’s leadership training and development program designed to encourage more women to be active in their unions. Now in its 39th year and 2023 was no exception. […]

INDUSTRY BARGAINING FOR CHANGE by Bryan Evans

Results matter so let’s keep our eye on the prize. At the commencement of this bargaining round the RTBU launched an ambitious campaign to address unparalleled change in our industry. Major changes are due to affect all aspects of the network. From operations, infrastructure and rollingstock maintenance, manufacturing and projects, initiatives like the Metro Tunnel, […]

V/LINE OPERATIONS MEMBERS ENDORSE INDUSTRIAL ACTION by Vik Sharma

  Your RTBU bargaining team has continued to meet with V/Line to continue pushing our critical claims for the V/Line Rail Operations Enterprise Agreement. V/Line have continued to refuse claims that would deliver job security, wage security and clauses that ensure a fair process for all. Voting for industrial action delivered strong results showing that […]