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Notice of Election (Insufficient Nominations)

FREIGHT, PASSENGER
Joshua Dekuyer
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The Australian Electoral Commission (AEC) has issued a Notice of Election for the Australian Rail, Tram and Bus Industry Union (RTBU), Western Australia Branch, under election reference E2026/57. Following the Union’s 2026 General Elections, a number of Branch Sub-Branch positions remain unfilled due to insufficient…
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E2026/57 ARTBIU – Western Australia Branch- Election Notice

FREIGHT, PASSENGER
Joshua Dekuyer
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Dear Members, Australian Rail, Tram and Bus Industry Union, Western Australia Branch Scheduled Election – E2026/57 Please find attached the Election Notice for the above election. All Election information can be further accessed under Union Elections via our website at https://www.rtbuwa.asn.au/governance/  In unity, RTBU WA
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Auditor’s Reports 2025 FY

FREIGHT, PASSENGER
Joshua Dekuyer
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Dear Members, After every financial year (Jan 1 – Dec 31), our Federal WA Branch is required to prepare certain financial reports under the Fair Work (Registered Organisations) Act 2009 (Cth), and the State WA Branch under WA’s Industrial Relations Act 1979. The Full Report…
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Notice to Members: Update to Membership Payment Processing

FREIGHT, PASSENGER
Joshua Dekuyer
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The RTBU WA Branch is upgrading the system used to process membership payments. Over the coming weeks, the Union will be transitioning to a new, secure payment platform to manage membership dues. As part of this work, the Union is also transitioning to a new…
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Updated – ARTBIU Representation Policy

FREIGHT, PASSENGER
Joshua Dekuyer
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This policy sets out the rights and responsibilities that apply to a member when they choose the Australian Rail Tram and Bus Union, Western Australia Branch ‘ARTBIU’ to act on their behalf to pursue or defend a matter. Click here to see the updated ARTBIU…
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Member Rights and Obligations Information Pack

FREIGHT, PASSENGER
Joshua Dekuyer
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The Registered Organisations Services Branch of the Commission assists the General Manager in regulating registered organisations and their officers. We also often receive questions from members interested in participating in the governance of their organisations and what they can and can’t do.  In response to…
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In Memory of Martin Wright

FREIGHT, PASSENGER
Joshua Dekuyer
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Many across our union and the rail network have been deeply saddened by the recent loss of our friend and colleague, Marty Wright.Marty was a proud RTBU member who embodied the true spirit of solidarity and mateship. Across his many years with the Public Transport…
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Auditor’s Reports 2024 FY

FREIGHT, PASSENGER
Joshua Dekuyer
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Dear Members, After every financial year (Jan 1 – Dec 31), our Federal WA Branch is required to prepare certain financial reports under the Fair Work (Registered Organisations) Act 2009 (Cth), and the State WA Branch under WA’s Industrial Relations Act 1979. The Full Report…
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Journey Cover

FREIGHT, PASSENGER
Joshua Dekuyer
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As a member of the RTBU WA Branch, you are also covered under our Journey Accident Insurance policy. In Western Australia, Workers’ Compensation insurance doesn’t cover employees who are injured whilst travelling to or from work. The Journey Cover put in place by RTBU addresses…
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Representation Policy

FREIGHT, PASSENGER
Joshua Dekuyer
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Dear Members, The RTBU will only initiate, or defend, a matter on behalf of a member if there is merit in the matter. This usually requires there to be evidence in support of the claim or a valid defence to counter an allegation. This policy…
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Updated Membership Information Booklet

FREIGHT, PASSENGER
Joshua Dekuyer
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Dear Members, We have recently updated our Membership Information Booklet. Please click here to view and download. In unity, Joshua Dekuyer | Branch Secretary
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Auditor’s Reports

FREIGHT, PASSENGER
Joshua Dekuyer
,
After every financial year (Jan 1 – Dec 31), our Federal WA Branch is required to prepare certain financial reports under the Fair Work (Registered Organisations) Act 2009 (Cth), and the State WA Branch under WA’s Industrial Relations Act 1979. The Full Report for the…
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Transport NOW – April 2024

FREIGHT, NEWSLETTERS, PASSENGER
Joshua Dekuyer
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The April 2024 edition of the RTBU’s quarterly national member magazine Transport NOW is hot off the press. As always, I hope that you enjoy reading Transport NOW and learning about the amazing work that RTBU members are doing across the country. Click here to read this Transport NOW edition…
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Nominations Now Open

FREIGHT, PASSENGER
Joshua Dekuyer
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Dear Members — The nomination period for the upcoming RTBU National & RTBU WA Casual Vacancy and Insufficient Nomination Elections has now opened. If you already hold a position, please know you do NOT need to re-nominate. Nominations must reach the Returning Officer via the approved lodgement…
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Election Notice

FREIGHT, PASSENGER
Joshua Dekuyer
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Dear Members, Under the RTBU rules, nationally, there is a requirement for another election (Casual Vacancy and Insufficient Nominations Election) to be held for those positions not filled at the General Election, nor the previously held Insufficient Nominations Election back in 2023. WA nominations will…
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Transport NOW – January 2024

FREIGHT, NEWSLETTERS, PASSENGER
Joshua Dekuyer
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The January 2024 edition of the RTBU’s quarterly national member magazine Transport NOW is hot off the press. As always, I hope that you enjoy reading Transport NOW and learning about the amazing work that RTBU members are doing across the country. Click here to read this Transport NOW edition…
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Pay Cap Scrapped, New Policy Must Deliver

CAMPAIGNS, PASSENGER
Joshua Dekuyer
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GENUINE BARGAINING MUST RESULT IN REAL WAGE GROWTH After nearly seven years of restrictive and damaging wages policy caps, the Australian Rail, Tram and Bus Industry Union (RTBU) welcomes the Cook Government’s announcement of a return to genuine public sector bargaining. The Public Transport Authority/ARTBIU…
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Transport Now – October 2023

FREIGHT, NEWSLETTERS, PASSENGER
Joshua Dekuyer
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The October 2023 edition of the RTBU’s quarterly national member magazine Transport NOW is hot off the press. As always, I hope that you enjoy reading Transport NOW and learning about the amazing work that RTBU members are doing across the country. Click here to read this Transport…
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Transport NOW – Winter 2023 Edition

FREIGHT, NEWSLETTERS, PASSENGER
Joshua Dekuyer
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The July 2023 edition of the RTBU’s quarterly national member magazine Transport NOW is hot off the press. As always, I hope that you enjoy reading Transport NOW and learning about the amazing work that RTBU members are doing across the country. Click here to read this Transport…
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