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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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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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s 66 Application Update – State Union Elections

FREIGHT, PASSENGER
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Update 11/10/2022 Dear Members, As promised please see the written judgement from the WAIRC on this matter. PRES 9 of 2022 – Letter Encl Reasons for Decision – Mr Stojanoski Kind Regards, Joshua Dekuyer | WA PTA Branch & State Secretary   Dear Members, Today’s…
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s 66 Application Update – State Union Elections

FREIGHT, PASSENGER
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Attention All Members  The proposed minutes were accepted and the directions hearing before Chief Commissioner S J Kenner listed for the 19th of August were vacated accordingly. The application was to be listed for a one-day hearing on a date to be fixed by the Commission.…
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Rally FAQ

FREIGHT, PASSENGER
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Please see the attached Public Sector Wages Policy FAQ RTBU_Public_Sector_Rally_FAQ Oh, and don’t forget to bring an umbrella and a mask! In unity, Joshua Dekuyer
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s 66 Application – State Union Elections

FREIGHT, PASSENGER
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Attention All Members – Update (entered 17 September 2022) Thursday’s hearing at the WAIRC went very well regarding the s 66 application. I attach the written orders for your perusal. The Chief Commissioner undertook to prepare a written judgement in due course too. Once obtained,…
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RTBU Elections

FREIGHT, PASSENGER
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Every four years the RTBU holds elections for positions across the union, here in WA, and nationally. In the links below you will find the timetable for our upcoming elections which will run over the coming months. Western Australia Election Notice National Election Notice If…
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Transport NOW – July 2022 National Membership Newsletter

FREIGHT, NEWSLETTERS, PASSENGER
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The bumper winter edition of the RTBU’s national member magazine, Transport NOW, is hot off the digital presses! Get your sneak preview right here, and look out for it in your email inbox next week. It’s a jam-packed edition, and the articles include: How the…
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