Branch Publications

Providing Delegates' with essential skills, knowledge and confidence to build collective power and have union conversations in the workplace.

Multiple dates and locations – register below.

New South Wales

Victoria

Northern Territory

South Australia

Queensland

Western Australia

Australian Capital Territory

Online Organiser Training

Providing Organisers with tools and resources to develop their Delegates' capacity to have persuasive 'Don’t Risk Dutton' conversations in the workplace and communities.

All sessions are AEDT – register below.

5 February | 12.30pm – 1.30pm

11 February | 12.30pm – 1.30pm

17 February | 1.00pm – 2.00pm

25 February | 3.00pm – 4.00pm

28 February | 12.00pm – 1.00pm

Rail R U OK? Briefing session online - 12 February

February 06, 2025 12:00 PM

Do you need assistance with your preparation for Rail R U, OK? This is coming up on 3 April, and to keep the conversation going throughout the year ahead, we’re pleased to provide a briefing session next week on this year’s Rail R U theme and resources.

Please save the date and time in your diary – and join us via MS Teams using the link below.

Wednesday 12 February | 12noon-1pm (EDST)

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Meeting ID: 420 858 329 146
Passcode: oz6oB6j6

Hope Steele (she/her)

Stakeholder Engagement & Communications Manager

M 0434 347 650 E [email protected]

South Australia Train Operations return to public hands in landmark transition

February 06, 2025 10:35 AM

RAIL, TRAM AND BUS UNION MEDIA RELEASE

Friday 31 January 2025

South Australia Train Operations return to public hands in landmark transition

The Rail Tram & Bus Union (RTBU) is celebrating a major milestone event on February 2, 2025, as the first stage of returning South Australia’s trains and trams to public ownership begins.

We congratulate the Malinauskas Government for its commitment, political will and fortitude to bring public transport back under public control.

On 1 July 2019, the then Marshal Government announced the privatisation of the state’s train and tram networks without a public mandate, proceeding despite widespread opposition by South Australians.

RTBU Members, alongside other unions, fought tirelessly against privatisation, with the SA Labor Party also campaigning strongly to reverse the decision.

That commitment played a key role and ultimately led to an election platform to return the Trams and Trains back into public hands.

Public Transport is a vital service that reduces greenhouse gas emissions, eases road congestion, and enhances the livability of our city.

Bringing operations back under the public control means we can focus on improving and growing our public transport network for South Australians, rather than diverting public funds hand over fist to overseas shareholders.

This transition marks a new era for South Australia’s transport system - one that prioritises people over profit.

Trains and Trams owned and operated by South Australia for South Australians.

Contact: Darren Phillips 0407 414 527 / [email protected]