RTBU Queensland

RTBU Queensland The Rail, Tram & Bus Union (Qld Branch)

The Industry Union for Rail & Public Transport. Australian Rail, Tram & Bus Industry Union (Queensland Branch)

Great to see some union pride on the Spirit of Queensland this week!RTBU members Jessica, Melanie and Charlene were work...
28/08/2026

Great to see some union pride on the Spirit of Queensland this week!

RTBU members Jessica, Melanie and Charlene were working on the Spirit of Queensland in Townsville and took a moment to send us this great snap.

Read more in this week's All Rail Weekly Wrap 👉https://tinyurl.com/yfz2w9e4

⏰ 24 HOURS TO GO!Time is running out to have your say on who will be crowned our 2026 RTBU Delegate of the Year! 🏆Six in...
27/08/2026

⏰ 24 HOURS TO GO!

Time is running out to have your say on who will be crowned our 2026 RTBU Delegate of the Year! 🏆

Six incredible delegates. Six divisions. One overall winner.

If you haven’t voted yet, now’s the time!

Search your emails for the voting link.

Throwback to this time last week đź‘‹Regional Organiser Josh Bourne was out on the road across the North West Corridor, cat...
26/08/2026

Throwback to this time last week đź‘‹

Regional Organiser Josh Bourne was out on the road across the North West Corridor, catching up with members in Hughenden, Richmond, Cloncurry and Mount Isa.

There’s nothing better than getting out there, having a yarn with members and hearing firsthand what’s happening in their workplaces.

Thanks to everyone who took the time to catch up with Josh! đź’Ş

25/08/2026

Today the RTBU received Brisbane City Council's revised bargaining package, including:

âś… Year 1 pay increase of at least $62 per week
âś… Increased Annual Leave Loading
âś… Improved Trauma Leave provisions
âś… Increased minimum payment for Broken Shifts
âś… A proposed 36.25-hour week with no loss of pay

While there are a number of positive improvements in the package, there are also concerns about the proposed reduced working week, which is currently being offered as a facilitative clause rather than a guaranteed entitlement.

Members are encouraged to check their email for EBA Update #7, read the full details carefully, and cast their vote.

This is your Agreement. This is your decision.

✊ In Unity

🚍 Bus Bargaining UpdateProductive discussions were held with BCC last week on a number of RTBU claims.Key topics include...
24/08/2026

🚍 Bus Bargaining Update

Productive discussions were held with BCC last week on a number of RTBU claims.

Key topics included:
• CPI protection for Years 2 & 3
• Stronger Trauma Leave provisions
• Increased Broken Shift minimum payments
• An increase of Annual Leave Loading to 17.5%
• A new allowance for Bus Assistants
• The 36-hour week

We're meeting with BCC again tomorrow, where a revised wages package is expected to be presented, including the latest 36-hour week modelling.

Further updates will be provided once we've reviewed the proposal.

Meet Aidan Felton, Freight Operator at Callemondah, who has been elected unopposed as the Rail Operations Representative...
21/08/2026

Meet Aidan Felton, Freight Operator at Callemondah, who has been elected unopposed as the Rail Operations Representative on Branch Council, taking up the role after the elections conclude.

Aidan is keen to step up, have a stronger voice for his workmates and help make sure members have the support and representation they deserve.

We’re excited to have Aidan on Branch Council and look forward to seeing the difference he makes!

Read more in this weeks All Rail Weekly Wrap 👉 https://tinyurl.com/6dehrbcz

20/08/2026

📣Delegate of the Year Finalist for the Fleet Manufacturing Division – John Lloyd✊

“If it weren’t for him, we wouldn’t be as strong in our union because he’s all over it”

📆Voting opens at 9am on Friday 21/08/2026 - Check your emails to vote for the Delegate of the Year

20/08/2026

📣Delegate of the Year Finalist for the Tram & Bus Division – Donna Fenton✊

“She is committed and supportive of her fellow colleagues, and her knowledge is just incredible”

📆Voting opens at 9am on Friday 21/08/2026 - Check your emails to vote for the Delegate of the Year

20/08/2026

📣Delegate of the Year Finalist for the Rail Operations Division – Damien Laven✊

“Damien really does have that ear; he actively listens to what they’re saying and takes into account what they want, what they need and then pushes that towards the union to fight for, to get a good outcome for his members”.

📆Voting opens at 9am on Friday 21/08/2026 - Check your emails to vote for the Delegate of the Year

20/08/2026

📣Delegate of the Year Finalist for the Administration Division – David✊

"He has really helped our sector. He went above and beyond to help us. We are a very small group, and sometimes it’s really hard to be heard among everyone else at QR”

📆Voting opens at 9am on Friday 21/08/2026 - Check your emails to vote for the Delegate of the Year

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1/457 Upper Edward Street
Spring Hill, QLD
4000

Opening Hours

Monday 8am - 4:30pm
Tuesday 8am - 4:30pm
Wednesday 8am - 4:30pm
Thursday 8am - 4:30pm
Friday 8am - 4:30pm

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