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Journey Cover

FREIGHT, PASSENGER
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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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Section 71 Achieved!

FREIGHT, PASSENGER
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Dear Members, Great news! Our ‘Section 71’ was issued officially by the WAIRC on May 9, 2023. What a historic day! Steps are now being taken to execute the Deed of Agreement and provide it to counsel who will then file it and have that…
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WA Recall Election – Declaration of Results (Uncontested)

FREIGHT, PASSENGER
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Dear Members, The declaration of the results (Recall Election) for the Western Australia Branch uncontested offices is attached below. E2022-65 WA Uncontested Declaration of Results A copy of the attached Declaration has been forwarded to all candidates. In Unity, Joshua Dekuyer | Branch Secretary
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Notice to Members – Update on the Proposed Rule Alterations

FREIGHT, PASSENGER
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Dear Member RE: Notice to Members of the Australian Rail, Tram and Bus Industry Union of Employees, West Australian Branch Yesterday, 6 February 2023, the registry WAIRC advised the Union’s legal representative that after consultation with the Chief Commissioner, the Registrar approved the registration of the…
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Recall Election 2023

FREIGHT, PASSENGER
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Dear Members, Under the RTBU rules, a further recall election (Insufficient Nominations Election) needs to occur for any positions not filled at the General Election. Please find attached: the AEC Notice with the details of WA positions that are vacant and the timetable for any…
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Happy Amalgamation Day!

FREIGHT, PASSENGER
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Happy Amalgamation Day! Today marks a historical moment, the return of Freight (WA Branch) and Passenger (WA PTA Branch) to formulate the amalgamated 1700 members strong Western Australia Branch. In preparation for the celebration of such a monumental moment, we engaged the skillset of strong…
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Family & Domestic Violence Leave

FREIGHT, PASSENGER
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The Albanese Government has delivered on a key election promise, after the Senate last night passed laws to ensure all workers have access to a minimum of ten days paid family and domestic violence leave. Rail, Tram and Bus Union (RTBU) National Vice President Leanne…
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Declaration of Results – Uncontested

FREIGHT, PASSENGER
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Dear Members, The declaration of the election for West Australian Branch uncontested offices is attached below. A copy of the attached Declaration has been forwarded to all candidates. The election for West Australian positions is not yet complete as there are two contested positions (TransWA…
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National Emergency Medal

FREIGHT
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A big congratulations to RTBU WA Member Amelia Glass for being recently awarded the National Emergency Medal for her contribution to fighting the 2019 – 2020 NSW fires. Amelia was very grateful to achieve such an Award, and her humbleness in receiving such is something…
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Notice to Members – Proposed Alterations to the Rules

FREIGHT, PASSENGER
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Notice to Members of the Australian Rail, Tram and Bus Industry Union of Employees, West Australian Branch 21 September 2022 Today, 21 September 2022, the Executive of the Union resolved to alter the Rules of the Union. A link to the proposed alterations to the…
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