A BIG YEAR FOR RAIL PROJECTS!
By Joe Dennis 2024 has seen the RTBU project space grow in membership with some significant wins along the way. We have fought hard to get rail work back into rail hands, something that has been the focus of the year where all delegates and shoppies have worked tirelessly to make significant progress with always […]
36 HOUR WEEK TRIAL SECURED FOR V/LINE SHUNTERS
By Darren Galea Under new provisions in the 2023 V/Line Operations EA, the RTBU has negotiated with V/Line to trial a 36 hour week with no loss of pay for shunters across Victoria. While the 36 hour week has been won and implemented in many areas across rail workshops and infrastructure, this trial is the […]
FINISH STRONG AND GROW STRONGER!
As 2024 draws to a close, we can reflect on a huge year. Not only have we delivered solid outcomes through industry enterprise agreements, we have grown the power and influence of your union, implemented new and improved working conditions for members and developed your local representatives. With solid foundations through our enterprise bargaining strategy […]