2025 Rail & Road- June edition

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VOLUME 119 No.2 June 2025

THE MAGAZINE OF THE NSW BRANCH OF THE RAIL, TRAM & BUS UNION

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From the Branch Secretary Toby Warnes 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.

In this Issue General News

Tram & Bus News

Sydney Trains and NSW Trains secure huge EA win. . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

Region 7 Update: Consolidation Application . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

Victory for workers as Labor re-elected. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Proposed changes to NSW Workers’ Compensation. . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 May Day 2025 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 Signaller Sub-Division Delegate Training. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 Loco News What is “Same Job, Same Pay?”. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Aurizon NSW Coal Operations. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 QUBE EA - Agreement reached. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

Newcastle Share Your Story Action. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 International News Argentina clamps down on right to strike. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 Summary of RTBU Financial Reports. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12-20 Safety Matters HSR Training. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21 Whistlestop Farewell to Life Member Merv Morgan. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 Fundraiser for Priscila . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

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.

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.

“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.

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.

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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.

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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 NSW Government is proposing changes that will:

injured at work; not make life harder for them.

• Make it harder for workers to get help by narrowing the definition of psychological injury;

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.

• Force workers to participate in a compulsory process through the already over-burdened Industrial Relations Committee before they can get support;

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.

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.

• Put the financial security of injured workers at risk.

• Create more red tape;

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

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.

Same Job Same Pay rolling out in transport It was introduced by the Labor Government to close legal loopholes that have been allowing employers to undercut Labour hire has long been used to undercut wages in the EBA’s and outsource cheap labour. The policy came in transport industry. With this new policy in place, some effect in November 2024. transport workers are expected to receive wage increases of up to $30,000 per year. For some RTBU members If I’m directly employed, how does it help me? who have endured up to eight years of this underpayment, By preventing labour hire companies from undercutting this represents long-overdue justice. industry wages – it helps protect pay rates and protect It’s a win for all members, as we work together to end jobs for all employees across an industry. worker exploitation and build a stronger, fairer industry I’m a labour hire worker – what should I do? for all.

The first thing you should do is contact your union. That Check out some of the wins we’ve already seen in less could be the RTBU, or it could be another union than a year since the policy was introduced in November depending on what type of work you’re doing. If you’re 2024: not sure, reach out to us on nswho@rtbu-nsw.asn.au and we’ll help you.

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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 application for a more generous Trojan and Railtrain, doing the same recurring exemption period. work as Aurizon employees. The orders These applications remain before the were effective as of May 4, 2025.

Fair Work Commission and are Pacific National Bulk and Coal expected to be determined shortly.

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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.

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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.

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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/

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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.

The clampdown comes during rising union unrest, including a 24-hour strike in Tierra del Fuego against cuts to local manufacturing protections.

Argentina’s unions are resisting, but the fight to defend the right to strike is far from over.

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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.

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Signaller Sub-Division Delegate Training Strengthening 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

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.

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Talk to your organiser about enrolling in the RTBU level 1 delegates training.

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Summary of Financial Reports AUSTRALIAN RAIL, TRAM AND BUS INDUSTRY UNION, NEW SOUTH WALES BRANCH 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 NSW Branch (GPFR) for 2024 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 2024

2024 $

2023 $

8,136,115 511,930 -

7,531,830 510,078 -

8,648,045

8,041,908

676,228 94,845 160,303 931,376

447,738 106,684 2,350,000 2,176,288 5,080,710

9,579,421

13,122,618

3,687,132 1,041,218 146,622 847,268 7,286 25,814 443,625 120,279 2,046,964

4,267,310 951,027 233,111 799,929 8,300 52,159 310,327 55,197 1,739,154

TOTAL EXPENSES

8,365,964

8,416,514

SURPLUS FOR THE YEAR

1,213,457

4,706,104

-

73,290 89,795

1,213,457

4,869,189

Notes REVENUE FROM CONTRACTS WITH CUSTOMERS Members Contributions Legal Levy Received Capitation Fees and Other Revenue from Another Reporting Entity TOTAL REVENUE FROM CONTRACTS WITH CUSTOMERS OTHER INCOME Interest Received Rent Received Grants and/or Donations Valuation Gain from Investment Property Revenue from Recovery of Wages Activity Other Income TOTAL OTHER INCOME

2

4

TOTAL INCOME EXPENSES Employee Expenses Capitation Fee paid to National Office Other Expenses to another Reporting Unit Affiliation Fees Administration Expenses Grants or Donations Depreciation and Amortisation Legal Costs Audit and Accounting Fees Other Expenses

OTHER COMPREHENSIVE INCOME Items that will not be subsequently reclassified to profit or loss Gain (loss) on revaluation of land and building Gain (loss) on revaluation of defined contribution fund TOTAL COMPREHENSIVE INCOME FOR THE YEAR

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5A 5B 5C 5D 5E 5F 5G

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The accompanying notes form part of these financial statements

NSW Branch (GPFR) for 2024

AUSTRALIAN RAIL, TRAM AND BUS INDUSTRY UNION, NEW SOUTH WALES BRANCH STATEMENT OF CHANGES MEMBER’S EQUITY As at 31st December 2024 Accumulated Surpluses

Reserves (Note 19) $

Total $

Balance as at 1 January 2023

30,472,475

719,839

31,192,314

Surplus for the Year

4,706,104

-

4,706,104

Other Comprehensive Income (loss) for the Year

-

163,085

163,085

Total Comprehensive Income (loss) for the Year

4,706,104

163,085

4,869,189

Balance as at 31 December 2023

35,178,579

882,924

36,061,503

Surplus for the Year

1,213,457

-

1,213,457

Other Comprehensive Income for the Year

-

-

-

Total Comprehensive Income for the Year

1,213,457

-

1,213,457

Balance as at 31 December 2024

36,392,036

882,924

37,274,960

The accompanying notes form part of these financial statements

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NSW Branch (GPFR) for 2024

AUSTRALIAN RAIL, TRAM AND BUS INDUSTRY UNION, NEW SOUTH WALES BRANCH STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL POSITION As at 31st December 2024

2024 $

2023 $

6,876,268 367,576 14,138 19,661,461

11,818,857 236,158 97,475 12,965,626

26,919,443

25,118,116

1,003,546 425,908 575,000 11,250,000 111,656 231,896

1,003,546 380,543 575,000 11,250,000 77,630 176,761

TOTAL NON-CURRENT ASSETS

13,598,006

13,463,480

TOTAL ASSETS

40,517,449

38,581,596

2,011,081 1,231,408

1,042,228 1,477,865

TOTAL CURRENT LIABILITIES

3,242,489

2,520,093

TOTAL LIABILITIES

3,242,489

2,520,093

NET ASSETS

37,274,960

36,061,503

882,924 36,392,036

882,924 35,178,579

TOTAL ACCUMULATED FUNDS

37,274,960

36,061,503

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Notes CURRENT ASSETS Cash and Cash Equivalents Receivables Other Assets Financial Assets

9 10 11 12

TOTAL CURRENT ASSETS NON-CURRENT ASSETS Receivable Financial Assets Property Investment Property Plant & Equipment Motor Vehicles

CURRENT LIABILITIES Trade and other payables Provisions

ACCUMULATED FUNDS Reserves Accumulated Surpluses

10 12 13 14 15 16

17 18

19 20

NSW Branch (GPFR) for 2024

AUSTRALIAN RAIL, TRAM AND BUS INDUSTRY UNION, NEW SOUTH WALES BRANCH STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS For the Year Ended 31st December 2024 Notes

CASH FLOW FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES Receipt from RTBU National Office Receipts from Members Payment to RTBU National Office Payments to Suppliers and Employees Interest Received Rent Received Receipts - Other Net Cash Provided (Used by) by Operating Activities

B

2024 $

2023 $

10,531 9,357,758 (1,145,340) (7,261,117) 676,228 104,330 119,818

2,013,938 8,853,394 (1,046,130) (7,541,638) 447,738 117,353 167,080

1,862,208

3,011,735

CASH FLOW FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES Purchase of plant and equipment Proceeds from sale of property, plant & equipment Payments for investments Net investment in term deposits

(198,460) 83,485

(127,525) -

(6,689,822)

(2,778,276)

Net Cash (Used in) Investing Activities

(6,804,797)

(2,905,801)

Net Increase (Decrease) in Cash Held Cash at Beginning of the Year

(4,942,589) 11,818,857

105,934 11,712,923

6,876,268

11,818,857

6,876,268

11,818,857

Cash at the End of Year

A

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

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NSW Branch (GPFR) for 2024

AUSTRALIAN RAIL, TRAM AND BUS INDUSTRY UNION, NEW SOUTH WALES BRANCH STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS For the Year Ended 31st December 2024

2024 $

2023 $

Profit from Ordinary Activities

1,213,457

4,706,104

Depreciation Gain from Sale of Asset Valuation Gain from Investment Property Net Fair Value (Gain)/ Loss on Investment Value

25,814 (51,378)

52,159 (2,350,000) (40,862)

Change in Assets and Liabilities Decrease / (Increase) in Receivables Decrease in Prepaid Expenses Increase / (Decrease) in Creditors Increase/(Decrease) in Provision for Employee Benefits

(131,418) 83,337 968,853 (246,457)

(530) (27,340) 559,260 112,944

Cash Flows from Operations

1,862,208

3,011,735

Note B – Reconciliation of Cash Flow from Operations with Profit from Ordinary Activities

The accompanying notes form part of these financial statements

End of Report Page 16

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Summary of Financial Reports RAIL, TRAM AND BUS UNION OF NEW SOUTH WALES State Financial Statements for 2024 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.

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FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

RAIL, TRAM AND BUS UNION OF NEW SOUTH WALES STATEMENT OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME For the Year Ended 31st December 2024

Notes

2024

2023

$

$

INCOME Rent – Caravans

-

140,993

Rent – Units

475,096

316,381

Rent – House

2,400

2,400

Interest Received

-

-

TOTAL INCOME

477,496

459,774

407,581

337,010

Depreciation Expenses

24,455

233,982

Fair Value Decrease- Investment Property

200,000

200,000

17,684

15,595

TOTAL EXPENSES

649,720

786,587

NET DEFICIT FOR THE YEAR

(172,224)

(326,813)

-

2,822,500

(172,224)

2,495,687

EXPENSES Administration Expenses

Other Expenses

2

3

OTHER COMPREHENSIVE INCOME Gain on Revaluation of Land & Buildings TOTAL COMPREHENSIVE (LOSS)/INCOME FOR THE YEAR

The accompanying notes form part of these financial statements

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State Financial Statements for 2024

RAIL, TRAM AND BUS UNION OF NEW SOUTH WALES STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN MEMBER’S EQUITY As at 31 December 2024

Accumulated

Asset

Surpluses

Revaluation

Total

$

$

Balance as at 1 January 2023

1,556,121

7,608,354

9,164,475

Net Deficit for the year

(326,813)

-

(326,813)

Other Comprehensive Income for the Year

-

2,822,500

2,822,500

Total Comprehensive Income for the Year

(326,813)

2,822,500

2,495,687

Balance as at 31 December 2023

1,229,308

10,430,854

11,660,162

Net deficit for the year

(172,224)

-

(172,224)

Other Comprehensive Income for the Year

-

-

-

Total Comprehensive Income for the Year

(172,224)

-

(172,224)

Balance as at 31 December 2024

1,057,084

10,430,854

11,487,938

The accompanying notes form part of these financial statements

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State Financial Statements for 2024

RAIL, TRAM AND BUS UNION OF NEW SOUTH WALES STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL POSITION As at 31st December 2024 2024

2023

Notes

$

$

4

253,805 14,121 83 7,859

248,538 10,105 84 5,336

275,868

264,063

685,078 11,598,270

828,548 11,605,930

TOTAL NON-CURRENT ASSETS

12,283,348

12,434,478

TOTAL ASSETS

12,559,216

12,698,541

72,667

34,995

72,667

34,995

998,611

1,003,546

998,611

1,003,546

TOTAL LIABILITIES

1,071,278

1,038,541

NET ASSETS

11,487,938

11,660,162

10,430,854 1,057,084

10,430,854 1,229,308

11,487,938

11,660,162

CURRENT ASSETS Cash and Cash Equivalents Receivables Prepayment GST Receivable TOTAL CURRENT ASSETS NON-CURRENT ASSETS Investment Property – Jervis Bay Property, Plant & Equipment

CURRENT LIABILITIES Payables

5 6

7

TOTAL CURRENT LIABILITIES NON-CURRENT LIABILITIES Payables

7

TOTAL NON-CURRENT LIABILITIES

ACCUMULATED FUNDS Reserves Accumulated Surpluses ACCUMULATED FUNDS

8 9

The accompanying notes form part of these financial statements

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State Financial Statements for 2024

RAIL, TRAM AND BUS UNION OF NEW SOUTH WALES STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS For the Year Ended 31st December 2024 Notes

CASH FLOW FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES Rent Received Receipt from members Receipt from RTBU – NSW Branch Payments to Suppliers and Employees

2024

2023

$

$

518,230 (439,638)

505,787 404 (417,301)

78,592

88,890

(73,324)

(70,887)

(73,324)

(70,887)

5,267 248,538

18,003 230,535

253,805

248,538

253,805

248,538

Loss from Ordinary Activities

(172,224)

(326,813)

Depreciation Net loss on fair value of investment property

24,455 200,000

233,981 200,000

Change in Assets and Liabilities (Increase)/Decrease in Debtors Increase / (Decrease) in Creditors

6,377 32,737

440 (18,719)

Cash Flows provided by Operating Activities

78,592

88,890

Net Cash Provided by Operating Activities

B

CASH FLOW FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES Payment for Assets Net Cash Provided Used in Investing Activities Net Increase / (Decrease) in Cash Held Cash at beginning of the Year Cash at the End of Year

A

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 at Bank and on Deposit Note B – Reconciliation of Cash Flow from Operations with (Loss) from Ordinary Activities

The accompanying notesEnd formof part of these financial statements Report

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Whistlestop 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.

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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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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

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RAIL& &rOaD ROADJune June2010 2025 raIL

CHANGE OF DETAILS FORM CHANGE OF PERSONAL DETAILS Surname

Given Name(s)

Gender Male Female

Street Address

Suburb

Post Code

Home Telephone Number

Work Telephone Number

Date Of Birth

Mobile Number

Email (work) Email (home)

Employer

Employee Number

Occupation: Eg Train Driver

RTBU Member Number

Work Location/ Depot

Date Commenced

Employment Status Fulltime

CHANGE IN BANKING DETAILS 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.

Part time

Casual

Next Pay Week

DETAILS OF BANK ACCOUNT TO BE DEBITED Name of Financial Institution (Bank)

Branch where account is held

Account in the name(s) of Bank/State Branch Number: (BSB Six Digits)

Account Number (Maximum of 9 digits)

DETAILS OF CREDIT CARD TO BE DEBITED Credit Card Type: Eg Visa, MasterCard, AMX

Credit Card Number

Credit card in the name of

Expiry Date

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.

SIGNATURE

SUBMIT

DATE Please Email your completed form to nswho@rtbu-nsw.asn.au by using the submit button Post: Level 4, 321 Pitt Street, Sydney NSW 2000 or call • Tel: 02 9264 2511

MEMBERSHIP APPLICATION FORM Surname

Given Name(s)

Gender Male Female

Street Address

Suburb

Post Code

Home Telephone Number

Work Telephone Number

Date Of Birth

Email (work)

Mobile Number

Email (home) Employer

Employee Number

Date Commenced

Occupation: Eg Train Driver

Work Location/Depot

Employment Status Fulltime

I, 1.

2.

Part time

the undersigned, hereby apply to become a

Casual

member of:

The Australian Rail, Tram and Bus Industry Union, an Organisation of employees registered under the Fair Work (Registered Organisations) Act 2009 ( C t h ) as amended, and hereby undertake to comply with the Rules and By-Laws for the time being of the Union; and 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.

2.

3.

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 my employer to notify the Australian Rail, Tram and Bus Industry Union of any change of address during my employment.

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.

Signature of Applicant

Dated

DETAILS OF THE ACCOUNT TO BE DEBITED

Account Name OR Name on Credit Card Financial Institution Branch

Date of next pay

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.

Bank / State Branch No. (BSB)

Card Type

Account No. / If Credit Union Membership No.

MasterCard

Visa

Expiry Date

/

Credit Card Number Please Email your completed form to nswho@rtbu-nsw.asn.au by using the submit button Post: Level 4, 321 Pitt Street, Sydney NSW 2000 or call • Tel: 02 9264 2511

IMPORTANT PLEASE KEEP THE FOLLOWING FOR YOUR REFERENCE

4. A notice delivered to the Branch Secretary shall be deemed to have been received by when it was delivered.

RESIGNATION FROM MEMBERSHIP

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.

OF THE RTBU 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.

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.

What happens if I get pregnant, sick for an extended period or take leave without pay?

If you are on unpaid maternity leave, sick or are off work for a substantial period of time you can seek to have your membership fees suspended until you return to work by giving written notice addressed and delivered to the Secretary of his/her Branch under Clause 11 (8): (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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