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Launch of Put Transport in the Fast Lane campaign

The RTBU will be shining a spotlight on transport issues during the Federal election campaign.


 

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Budget fails to deliver for transport workers

Branch Secretary of the Rail, Tram and Bus Union Queensland Branch, Peter Allen, says that the Morrison Government has once again failed to deliver for transport workers.


 

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SA election result a victory for public services

The South Australian state election result showed that South Australians overwhelmingly want to have control over their public services, according the Rail, Tram and Bus Union (RTBU).


 

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Morrison's Damascus conversion on rail doesn't stack up

The Federal Government’s newfound interest in passenger rail doesn’t stack up, and is too little too late for urban commuters being smashed by skyrocketing fuel costs.


 

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42 cancellations in Launceston show that Metro is in crisis mode

The cancellation of 42 bus services in Launceston today shows that Metro is falling deeper into chaos, with drivers, support staff and even management deserting the struggling bus operator.


 

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Open letter to Scott Morrison

National Secretary Mark Diamond has written an open letter to Prime Minister Scott Morrison seeking a retraction and apology for his false statements about workers at Sydney Trains.


 

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Transport NOW January 2022

Access your copy of the January 2022 edition of the RTBU's national quarterly magazine, Transport NOW, right here!

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Federal Government must return stolen RATs to transport workers

The Rail, Tram and Bus Union (RTBU) today demanded that the Federal Government return all Rapid Antigen Testing (RAT) kits it has taken from transport operators immediately.


 

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Access to free RAT tests for transport workers now more urgent than ever

The escalating crisis in Australia’s transport and logistic freight supply chain is making the need for workers to have access to free Rapid Antigen Test (RAT) kits even more urgent, according to the Rail, Tram and Bus Union (RTBU).


 

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Sydney-Newcastle HSR to kick-start Australia’s rail revolution

Anthony Albanese’s High Speed Rail link between Newcastle and Sydney will kick-start a rail revolution in Australia, and a better future for regional communities.


 

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