Fighting for Justice at Yarra Trams
The RTBU will always fight to protect members from the injustices inflicted by management. Recently when a member with over 20 years driving experience on the job encountered a medical issue, YarraTrams management was quick to terminate their employment. The RTBU got involved seeking alternative medical advice from a third party who deemed the member […]
RTBU WIN: Retirement Travel Pass Now Available
Eligible RTBU members can now apply for the retired employee travel pass following a significant fight to reinstate the entitlement originally lost to privatisation. After more than two years of determined campaigning, RTBU Victorian Branch has successfully secured the reinstatement of the Public Transport Victoria (PTV) Retired Employees Travel Pass meaning the pass is now […]
Loram: RTBU Commands EA Coverage and Right to Bargain
With almost complete EA coverage of companies across the industry, the RTBU has won a significant battle to force an unwilling employer to the bargaining table. Loram, a company dedicated to rail grinding and profiling, has resisted efforts from the RTBU to unionise and negotiate an enterprise agreement (EA). The RTBU has successfully achieved decent […]
