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Important update on in-cab audio and video
YOUR VOICE HAS BEEN HEARD!
The RTBU has continued discussions with ONRSR about in-cab recordings and, as a result, ONRSR has revised its policy position to address your concerns.
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Workers fight back against 'draconian and dangerous' surveillance proposal
The Rail, Tram and Bus Union (RTBU) is fighting back against a proposal from the Office of the National Rail Safety Regulator (ONRSR) to mandate the use of in-cab and visual recording devices in all Australian trains and trams.
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Open letter to Tasmanian Labor leadership candidates
The Tasmanian Labor Party is conducting a ballot of members to decide who will be the next Leader of the Opposition in Tasmania. RTBU Tasmania Secretary Ric Bean has sent the following open letter to the two candidate, David O'Byrne and Dr Shane Broad.
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Solidarity with Indian Railworkers
RTBU National President Shayne Kummerfeld has written a letter of solidarity to Indian rail workers who are suffering under the terrible COVID-19 situation in that country.
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Liberals' public transport conversion a step forward
The Tasmanian Liberal Party’s belated discovery of public transport is a welcome step forward, according to the Rail, Tram and Bus Union (RTBU).
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Hobart needs a champion: who will step up?
Hobart is one of the world’s most beautiful small cities. There are few places anywhere that can match Hobart’s stunning trifecta of mountain, harbour and heritage.
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What's your plan for public transport?
The RTBU has called on the major parties to release their public transport policies for the upcoming Tasmanian state election.
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Transport NOW April 2021
Download the latest edition of the RTBU's quarterly national member newsletter, Transport NOW, right here!
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Workers stop the bus
Scott Morrison’s so-called Industrial Relations Omnibus bill has fallen apart, after five of the six elements of the bill were rejected by the Senate.
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Follow that train of thought. There’s more to say after R U OK?
Most of us spend a lot of time worrying about our physical health, but sadly we often tend to neglect our personal mental health.
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