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From the Branch Secretary
Dear members,
Unions are the foundation of fairness at work. Our collective strength protects jobs, wins fair pay, and improves conditions for everyone. The past three months have proven this to be true, with us achieving big wins but also pushing back against attacks against worker rights, proving time and again that standing together is the only way to make real progress.
A major recent union win for us has been the agreement reached between the Combined Rail Unions and Sydney Trains and NSW Trains for a new enterprise agreement. It’s been a long fight for our members, but in the end, we were able to achieve a deal that includes meaningful improvements across the board for rail workers.
This deal offers steady pay rises of 4 per cent per year over three years, plus backpay from May 2024. It is one of the most significant achievements in recent years, reflecting the strength and determination of union members and delegates who fought hard for this outcome. Over the coming weeks, we will be working closely with our members to explain exactly what the agreement means and why it is so important to support.
At the same time, we’ve achieved another win with the Fair Work Commission making landmark rulings
enforcing “Same Job Same Pay” orders for labour hire workers at Aurizon’s NSW Coal Operations, ensuring those workers receive equal pay for equal work. This decision has already resulted in some workers receiving pay increases of up to $30,000 a year, representing a major step forward in combating the exploitation of labour hire in our industry.
Our recent victories are just a testament of what we can achieve through collective action, but these wins are never guaranteed. Progress requires constant vigilance and determination, especially as we face ongoing attacks like the NSW Government’s proposed cuts to workers’ compensation. These changes are focused on cost-cutting rather than fixing a broken system and would disproportionately harm injured and vulnerable workers. From Sydney to Newcastle and beyond, our members joined rallies in solidarity, making it clear that such cuts are unacceptable and that workers deserve better support and care.
Meanwhile, privatisation continues to undermine public transport in Newcastle, where bus services have suffered from delays, cancellations, driver shortages, and poor working conditions since 2015. With the NSW Government’s bus contract renewal approaching in 2027, we are building
a campaign to bring buses back into public hands, starting in Newcastle. To make this happen, we need to build a strong public case, and that means asking members and the community to share their experiences of how privatisation has failed local bus services. We’ve got more on this action below, but you can add your story by clicking here. Every story helps put pressure on decision-makers to deliver better, reliable public transport for all.
In Region 7, Busways’ push for a tworoster system designed to cut costs at workers’ expense has been firmly challenged by our union through a consolidation application to the Fair Work Commission. After a three-day hearing where we presented a strong evidence-based case, the decision is expected within 12 weeks. If successful, this will ensure fairer conditions for all bus drivers until early 2027 and provide time to negotiate a unified agreement or pursue other options.
The progress we’ve made in recent months highlights what we can achieve when we stand united. But the work is far from over. Together, we will keep fighting for fair pay, safer workplaces, and reliable service, not just for ourselves, but for every worker in our industry and the communities we serve.
General News
RTBU NSW members at Sydney Trains and NSW Trains secure huge EA win
After many months of hard work, a significant dispute with the NSW Government, protected industrial action, and intense day and night negotiations, the RTBU NSW Branch has finally reached an agreement with the NSW Government that it says delivers the best possible outcome for members.
On the 30th of May, the RTBU NSW, along with other unions representing workers at Sydney and NSW Trains, met and unanimously moved a motion to accept an offer and move to a vote of members as soon as practicable.
This is a significant win: a three-year agreement that locks in significant increases to the take home pay of members, giving them real, above inflation, pay rises for the life of the agreement. The agreement also contains big improvements in working conditions that will measurably improve the lives of members.
“Our members have been on the receiving end of some atrocious abuse throughout this process, but they’ve always held strong knowing that at the end of the day securing an agreement that ensures commuters get a safe railway and workers get fair wages and conditions is what is important.”
The RTBU ran a series of member roadshows between 23 June and 1 July to make sure everyone had the opportunity to ask questions and understand the agreement.
RTBU NSW Branch Secretary Toby Warnes said it is a positive development that will be as much of a relief to members as it will be for commuters.
“All our members ever wanted was an agreement that provides commuters with the safe and reliable rail network they deserve, and workers with the fair wages and conditions they deserve.
The agreement was then put to a vote and on the 5th of July it was official- members voted overwhelmingly YES, with a 92 percent return vote supporting the EA. This outcome is a testament to the power of collective action. Every member who stood firm, stayed informed and participated in the process played a part in this result. “RTBU members have fought incredibly hard to get this agreement. The commitment and unity our members in NSW have shown in the face of serious adversity has been incredible,” Toby said.
Victory for workers as Labor re-elected
In May, Australians voted the Labor government back into power with a mandate to support households through the cost of living crisis, while protecting and investing in the Australian healthcare system. It was the biggest election victory for the Labor party in decades. The election outcome was also an overwhelming rejection of Peter Dutton’s Liberal Party – and its antiworker agenda.
So much of the progress made for workers’ rights was at threat under a Dutton-led Government. Peter Dutton already said he would ‘review’ the new ‘Same Job Same Pay’ policy, that began in November 2024, which has improved the pay of hundreds of workers across the country so far.
Australians knew that a Dutton-led Government would be a risk to working people’s rights.
Now, under a re-elected Anthony Albanese Labor Government, workers across Australia will continue to reap the benefits of the Same Job Same Pay policy.
Proposed changes to NSW Workers’ Compensation Scheme
Over the years there’s been an increase in the number of people suffering psychological injury at work in NSW and, as a result, we’ve rightly seen an increase in workers claiming workers’ compensation.
You’d think that would prompt an investigation into the root causes of rising psychological injuries in the workplace, however the NSW Government is instead focusing on cutting off support for those who need it most.
The government is claiming the system can’t cope with an increasing number of psychological injury claims - and says the scheme might collapse if things don’t change. Whether the economics of the scheme are as bad as they’re making out is very debatable, but regardless it’s an economic argument which lacks compassion and commonsense and will hurt workers, including RTBU members.
The NSW Government is proposing changes that will:
• Make it harder for workers to get help by narrowing the definition of psychological injury;
• Create more red tape;
• Force workers to participate in a compulsory process through the already over-burdened Industrial Relations Committee before they can get support;
• Put the financial security of injured workers at risk.
We can’t let this happen. Workers’ compensation is a safety net for people injured at work. It should be there to protect and support workers
injured at work; not make life harder for them.
Yes, the scheme needs reform - it’s a complex web of bureaucracy that doesn’t always deliver for the people it’s designed to support. But what’s being proposed - narrowing definitions of psychological injury and forcing workers through more hoops before they can access support - will hurt the workers of NSW today and into the future. Ensuring people are financially taken care of in the unfortunate event they suffer a psychological injury at work should be a priority of the government – we need to remind them of that.
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Loco News
What is “Same Job, Same Pay?”
The Same Job, Same Pay policy means that labour hire companies must pay their workers the same pay that directly employed workers receive for performing the same type of work.
It was introduced by the Labor Government to close legal loopholes that have been allowing employers to undercut EBA’s and outsource cheap labour. The policy came in effect in November 2024.
If I’m directly employed, how does it help me?
By preventing labour hire companies from undercutting industry wages – it helps protect pay rates and protect jobs for all employees across an industry.
I’m a labour hire worker – what should I do?
The first thing you should do is contact your union. That could be the RTBU, or it could be another union depending on what type of work you’re doing. If you’re not sure, reach out to us on nswho@rtbu-nsw.asn.au and we’ll help you.
Same Job Same Pay rolling out in transport
Labour hire has long been used to undercut wages in the transport industry. With this new policy in place, some transport workers are expected to receive wage increases of up to $30,000 per year. For some RTBU members who have endured up to eight years of this underpayment, this represents long-overdue justice.
It’s a win for all members, as we work together to end worker exploitation and build a stronger, fairer industry for all.
Check out some of the wins we’ve already seen in less than a year since the policy was introduced in November 2024:
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Aurizon NSW Coal Operations
The Fair Work Commission has made two regulated labour hire arrangement orders for labour hire workers performing rail operations work for Aurizon in New South Wales.
These apply to labour hire workers at Trojan and Railtrain, doing the same work as Aurizon employees. The orders were effective as of May 4, 2025.
Pacific National Bulk and Coal Operations
While Pacific National has not opposed the making of the Same Job Same Pay orders, it has sought additional time to file evidence in support of its application for a more generous recurring exemption period. These applications remain before the Fair Work Commission and are expected to be determined shortly. If you’re a labour hire employee covered by any of these decisions and have questions about how this applies to your pay or conditions, please contact your delegate or RTBU organiser.
QUBE EA - Agreement reached
After weeks of intense negotiations with QUBE Management, the RTBU negotiating team finally reached agreement on terms suitable for a replacement instrument to the 2019 Enterprise Agreement.
Resolving this matter now means that employees will receive back-pay and pay increases as soon as possible. It is down to the hard work of delegates for making so many phone calls, emails and messages within the last few days to make sure feedback was quickly received on the offers put on the negotiation table in a tense and dynamic environment.
What are the key terms of the Deal?
● Back pay from 1 April 2023 to 31 March 2024 of 5.6% on all hours worked in this period;
● Back pay from 1 April 2024 to 21 May 2025 of 4.4% on all hours worked in this period;
● Starting from yesterday (22 May 2025) a starting rate of 18.5% of your current rate of pay under the 2019 Agreement – i.e. for a Level 4 this is an increase from $51.45ph to $61.00ph.
● 1 November 2025 4.5% pay rise
● 1 November 2026 4% pay rise
● 1 November 2027 4% pay rise
● Clause 4.2 will refer that the rates of pay are Loaded Rates moving forward only.
● Rolling-back the undiscussed changes that QUBE made after the June 2023 inprinciple agreement;
● Federal Court Underpayment and Class Action Litigation remains ongoing.
Tram and Bus News
Region 7 Update: Consolidation Application
As many of you know, Busways has spent the past year pushing a two-roster system, a move driven more by profit than by any interest in running a fair, functional bus service. We’ve fought this every step of the way, including by lodging a consolidation application with the Fair Work Commission.
Our three-day hearing for the Region 7 consolidation application wrapped up in late May, and we presented a strong, evidence-based case. With the support of an excellent legal team and expert economic analysis from a university professor, we laid out a compelling argument for fairness and consistency.
On the flip side, the company failed to submit any empirical data, relying on their legal teams’ theatrics above anything else to try to poke holes in our case.
A stand out moment from the hearing was the company’s claim that “…if the order is made, the RTBU will unleash industrial Armageddon on Busways”.
We might have to seriously consider printing that on a t-shirt, it’s way too good to waste.
But of course, no such chaos would follow, despite Busways fearmongering. If the order is granted, all EA drivers would be lifted to the conditions of the Copied State Award employees until early 2027. This would give us time to negotiate a unified EA, seek an extension to the Copies State Award, or pursue other legal avenues.
If the order is denied, Busways will continue exploiting the dual roster system to squeeze every single cent possible out of workers.
A decision is due in 12 weeks.
Newcastle Share Your Story Action
In May, we launched our campaign encouraging members to share their experiences with the failed privatisation of the bus network in Newcastle.
Since the former Liberal NSW Government auctioned off our buses to the lowest bidder in 2017, we’ve all seen the consequences: late services, cancelled stops, unreliable schedules, worsening driver shortages, and declining working conditions.
Now, we have a chance to turn things around, not just for Newcastle, but for communities right across NSW.
We’re building the case to bring Newcastle’s buses back into public hands, where they belong. By doing this, we can set a powerful precedent for the rest of the state and show that public transport should be run for people, not profits.
We’re asking you and your friends and family to share your experiences. Whether it’s delays, broken schedules, poor routes, or anything else that shows how privatisation has failed, every story helps build the pressure for change.
If you know passengers who’ve had their own horror stories, please share this link with them too. The more people speak up, the stronger our case will be. Thanks for standing with us. Together, we can bring Newcastle’s buses back under public control and set a new standard for public transport across NSW.
To share your story, go to ourtransport.org.au/newcastle-buses-share-your-story/
International News
Argentina clamps down on right to strike
Argentina’s far-right President Javier Milei has issued a new decree that further restricts the right to strike.
The decree expands the definition of “essential services,” requiring 75% of workers in areas like education, telecommunications and customs to keep working during industrial action. It also introduces a new category of “transcendental services” where at least 50% of operations must be maintained. This includes public transport, banking, pharmaceutical production and media.
Argentina’s peak union body, the CGT, has lodged a legal challenge, calling it an attack on a constitutional right. Milei has tried to push similar measures twice before. Previous attempts were blocked by the courts or stripped from legislation during negotiations. This latest move was buried in an unrelated decree about the merchant navy.
May Day is an important day for unions worldwide, and these rallies are always a highlight of the year for the RTBU.
It was a sea of RTBU members decked out in blue and red, for May Day rallies in Newcastle, Sydney and Wollongong, and others across the state.
It was great to see so many members participating, and bringing along their families and friends across different rallies around the state, making a fun day out of supporting the contribution of workers and the call for the ongoing improvement of employee conditions.
Thank you to all who observed May Day this year, and every year. It continues to serve as a great reminder of how strong we are when we’re united.
Signaller Sub-Division Delegate TrainingStrengthening Union Solidarity
The union movement is fundamentally rooted in the powerful principle of solidarity, demonstrating that our true strength lies in our unity. This was exemplified in March this year, when members of the RTBU Signallers Sub-Division participated in union training alongside Delegates from the Timber, Furnishing & Textiles Union (TFTU), (formerly CFMEU Manufacturing) .
The success of this combined training highlights that, although the TFTU represents diverse sectors such as forestry, pulp and paper, textiles, and clothing—industries that differ significantly from the rail sector—both unions face a range of shared challenges in their workplaces.
This training strengthened the collective capabilities of all Delegates by providing practical delegate training, equipping them
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with the skills and knowledge necessary for their workplaces while facilitating the exchange of strategies for addressing workplace issues.
We extend our gratitude to the TFTU for their generosity in inviting our Delegates to participate in this training. Together, we can build a stronger and more resilient union movement that stands firm in advocating for our rights and interests.
Summary of Financial Reports
AUSTRALIAN RAIL, TRAM AND BUS INDUSTRY UNION, NEW SOUTH WALES BRANCH
NSW Branch (GPFR) for 2024
This summary of Financial Reports for the NSW Branch have been extracted from the audited NSW Branch General Purpose Financial Report for 2024, prepared for the Fair Work Commission in compliance with reporting requirements of the Fair Work Act and Fair Work (Registered Organisations) Act 2009. The full Financial Reports (including explanatory notes) are available on rtbuexpress.com.au
FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
AUSTRALIAN RAIL, TRAM AND BUS INDUSTRY UNION, NEW SOUTH WALES BRANCH
STATEMENT OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME For the Year Ended 31st December 20 24
AUSTRALIAN RAIL, TRAM AND BUS INDUSTRY UNION, NEW SOUTH WALES BRANCH
STATEMENT OF CHANGES MEMBER’S EQUITY As at 31st December 20 24
1,213,457
1,213,457
FUNDS
STATEMENT
OF FINANCIAL POSITION As at 31st December 20 24
AUSTRALIAN RAIL, TRAM AND BUS INDUSTRY UNION, NEW SOUTH WALES BRANCH
STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS For the Year Ended 31st December 20 24
CASH FLOW FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES
CASH FLOW FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES
Cash (Used in) Investing Activities (6,804,797) (2,905,801)
NOTES TO THE STATEMENT OF CASH FLOW
Note A - Reconciliation of Cash
Cash at the end of the financial year as show in the Statement of Cash Flows is reconciled to the related items in the Statement of Financial Position as follows: Cash on hand and at Bank 6,876,268 11,818,857
AUSTRALIAN RAIL, TRAM AND BUS INDUSTRY UNION, NEW SOUTH WALES BRANCH
STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS For the Year Ended 31st December 2024
in Assets and Liabilities
The accompanying notes form part of these financial statements
Summary of Financial Reports
RAIL, TRAM AND BUS UNION OF NEW SOUTH WALES
This summary of Financial Reports for the NSW Branch have been extracted from the State Financial Statements for 2024, prepared in compliance with reporting requirements of the NSW Industrial Relations Act 1996 Act. The full Financial Reports (including explanatory notes) are available on rtbuexpress.com.au
FINANCIAL STATEMENT S
RAIL, TRAM AND BUS UNION OF NEW SOUTH WALES
STATEMENT OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME For the Year Ended 31st December 2024
OTHER COMPREHENSIVE INCOME
RAIL, TRAM AND BUS UNION OF NEW SOUTH WALES
STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN MEMBER’S EQUITY As at 31 December 2024
FUNDS
RAIL, TRAM AND BUS UNION OF NEW SOUTH WALES
STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL POSITION As at 31st December 2024
12,434,478
12,698,541
The accompanying notes form part of these financial statements
11,660,162
10,430,854
1,229,308
11,660,162
RAIL, TRAM AND BUS UNION OF NEW SOUTH WALES
STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS For the Year Ended 31st December 2024 Notes
from RTBU – NSW Branch - -
NOTES TO THE STATEMENT OF CASH FLOW
Note A - Reconciliation of Cash Cash at the end of the financial year as show in the Statement of Cash Flows is reconciled to the related items in the Statement of Financial Position as follows:
Note B – Reconciliation of Cash Flow from Operations with (Loss) from Ordinary Activities
The accompanying notes form part of these financial statements End of Report
Safety Matters
HSR Training
The RTBU with Training Ahead Australia (TAA) will be running five-day HSR training and one refresher training each month.
The five-day training is essential for elected HSR’s the course covers-
● WHS Act 2011 legislative framework overview
● Duties and responsibilities of various parties under the legislation
● Key WHS terminology
● Establishing representation in the workplace
● The role of SafeWork NSW and penalties for non compliance
● Using negotiation, conflict resolution, communication, and problems-solving abilities and strategies in the capacity of an HSR to advocate for a team of workers and address workplace health and safety (WHS) concerns
● Incident notification and investigation
● Issuing Provisional Improvement Notices (PINs) and directing unsafe work to cease
● The entitlements, rights and protections of an elected HSR and Safety Committees
● Identifying hazards and risks and how controls can be used to have hazards minimised or eliminated
● Effective consultation in the workplace on work health and safety issues
● Monitoring PCBUs’ management of work health and safety
Contact TAA direct 1300 355 900
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Farewell to Life Member
Merv Morgan
RTBU NSW Locomotive Division Life Member
Merv Morgan passed away on the 7th May 2025.
Merv was awarded the Union’s highest honour of Life Membership in 1997 as a result of his long and active Union work on behalf of the membership and work colleagues. Life Members hold a special standing within the Union and the passing of Merv is a loss of part of our history, of not only the RTBU but the PTU and mighty AFULE.
The NSW Locomotive Division has passed on our condolences to Merv’s wife, Barbara and his family.
Fundraiser for Priscila
Fundraising for our member-
A few months ago while driving her bus in service, our member Priscilla was involved in an accident with a motorcyclist and tragically the motorbike rider lost his life. She is currently on maternity leave and was pregnant at the time of the accident, which has put a huge amount of stress on her and her young family. Priscilla works at Randwick bus depot for TransdevJohnHolland, who have been very supportive of our efforts.
As we usually do, fundraising efforts have kicked off via local depot events and recently, Randwick depot held a BBQ fundraiser with a lucky door prize.
Thanks to the solidarity and generosity of drivers and management there and with the grateful support of the Randwick Institute, Wagecover, and Australian Mutual Bank, about $4,000 was raised.
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Or No Longer Want to be in the Union?
If you have left the industry, permanently or for a period, have retired, or are off work due to illness, or no longer want to be a member of the RTBU, you must resign, or suspend your union membership, in writing.
Our union rules provide that members leaving the union for whatever reason, must do so in writing. If you do not resign in writing, you will continue to be included on our union membership and liable for the dues owing for that time.
Please note: Regardless of whether your union dues were paid by direct debit or through payroll deductions, the employer is not authorised to change your membership details after resignation or leaving the union. You must do this personally.
Please contact the membership office at the union for more information.
Join the RTBU Retired Members Association
Many retired members continue to receive copies of the journal Rail & Road, and take an interest in the life of the union. Many have also said that they would like to maintain a closer connection and involvement with the work of the union. The RTBU Retired Members Association was established to provide a forum for former members to meet, work on campaigns, address issues of particular relevance for retirees and to identify ways of assisting, supporting and contributing to the work of the union.
It is expected that the Retired Members Association will function independently and pursue issues that it identifies as priorities.
If you are a retired member of our union, we would like you to consider joining the Retired Members Association. Membership forms are available from the RTBU Head Office, Level 4, 321 Pitt Street, Sydney or on the union website: www.rtbu-nsw.asn.au
For more information, contact Peter O’Connor at the union office on (02) 9264 2511
For more information, contact Chris Doyle on 0425 327 195 or the union office on (02) 9264 2511
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IMPORTANT Members need to specify the date of their next pay so that when the membership fee debit occurs on a Friday there is sufficient money in the account to ensure the transaction is not dishonoured which results in you then being charged an additional fee by your bank
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I/We authorise and request the Australian Rail Tram and Bus Industry Union, until further notice in writing to arrange for my/our account described in this direct debit authority, to be debited with any amounts which the debit user may properly debit or charge me/us through the direct debit system.
I/We authorise and request this direct debit authority to remain in force until cancelled, deferred or otherwise altered in accordance with this service agreement.
MEMBERSHIP APPLICATION FORM
I, the undersigned, hereby apply to become a member of:
1. The Australian Rail, Tram and Bus Industry Union, an Organisation of employees registered under the Fair Work (Registered Organisations) Act 2009 (Cth) as amended, and hereby undertake to comply with the Rules and By-Laws for the time being of the Union; and
2. The Rail, Tram and Bus Union of New South Wales, an Organisation registered under the Industrial Relations Act 1996 (NSW) as amended and hereby undertake to comply with the Rules and By-Laws for the time being of the Union.
I agree to pay $ via DIRECT DEBIT fortnightly OR CREDIT CARD fortnightly or any other amounts as may be determined from time to time in accordance with the Rules of the Union. I certify that I have received a copy of Rule 14, Notification of Resignation from Membership.
1. I/We authorise and request the Australian Rail, Tram and Bus Industry Union, until further notice in writing to arrange for my/ our account described in this direct debit authority, to be debited with any amounts which the debit user may properly debit or charge me/us through the direct debit system.
2. I/We authorise my employer to notify the Australian Rail, Tram and Bus Industry Union of any change of address during my employment.
3. 3. I/We authorise and request this direct debit authority to remain in force until cancelled, deferred or otherwise altered in accordance with this service agreement.
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1. A member may resign from membership of the Union by written notice addressed and delivered to the Secretary of his/her Branch.
2. A notice of resignation from membership of the Union takes effect:–
(a) where the member ceases to be eligible to become or remain a member of the Union
(i) on the day on which the notice is received by the Union or
(ii) on the day specified in the notice, which is a day not earlier than the day when the member ceases to be eligible to become a member, whichever is later; or
(b) In any other case:–
(i)at the end of two weeks; or
(ii)on the day specified in the notice: whichever is later.
3. Any subscriptions, fees, fines and levies owing but not paid by a former member of the Union in relation to a period before the member’s resignation took effect, may be sued for and recovered in the name of the Union in a Court of competent jurisdiction, as a debt due to the Union.
4. A notice delivered to the Branch Secretary shall be deemed to have been received by when it was delivered.
5. A notice of resignation that has been received by the Union is not invalid because it was not addressed and delivered the Branch Secretary.
6. Resignation from membership of the Union is valid even if it is not affected in accordance with this Rule, if the member is informed in writing by or on behalf of the Union that the resignation has been accepted.
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(8) Notwithstanding the foregoing provisions of this Rule, should any member during any financial year be without pay owing to ill health or to other causes which a Branch Executive regards as warranting special consideration, then the Branch Executive may grant the member exemption from payment of all or any contributions imposed in accordance with the Rules for all or part of the period during which he/ she is without pay. During the period of the exemption, the member shall be deemed to be financial.
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Tel (02) 9264 2511
Email: nswho@rtbu-nsw.asn.au
Website: www.rtbuexpress.com.au
AVOID GETTING HIT AT TAX TIME. GO TO UNION HEALTH.
Earning more than $101,000* per year?
Take out Union Health hospital cover to avoid getting hit with extra tax charges, like the Medicare Levy Surcharge.
