The end of the year is always a time for reflection.  This year, we can look back over a turbulent 12 months when our Union was under attack from all different angles, and be extremely proud of the way we have come through as a stronger and more resilient organisation.

The Kennett Government’s privatisation of Victoria’s public transport system in the 1990s was a traumatic time.  Thousands of jobs were lost, and the lives of many RTBU members were thrown upside down.

The north-south spine of Queensland’s rail freight network is at risk from becoming commercially uncompetitive and collapsing unless it receives urgent investment from the Queensland and Federal Governments, according the Rail, Tram and Bus Union (RTBU).

RTBU National Secretary Bob Nanva says the criminal charges against CFMEU Officials John Setka and Shaun Reardon show that Australia's IR war has become an exercise in Mutually-Assured Destruction, and it's time for some common sense.

Aurizon already has a reputation as Australia’s most obnoxious employer - but the company's attack on Christmas is low even by Aurizon standards!

Unions have welcomed the establishment of a review of not for profit superannuation governance, which will be conducted by former RBA Governor, Bernie Fraser.

The Senate has rejected the Turnbull Government’s job destroying coastal shipping reform bill – saving at hundreds of jobs in the rail industry.

Transport Workers' Union (TWU) National Secretary Tony Sheldon's address to the 215 RTBU National Council.

Australian Unions built the most successful financial story in Australia – industry superannuation. Now Malcolm Turnbull wants to dismantle it. 

National Council endorsed a series of important resolutions that will help us to keep the RTBU strong over the coming years by investing in our Workplace Delegates.