Contains reports from Union officials including the Hexham Train crash of July 2002, reports on the unraveling of rail privatisation in Victoria, the demise of National Express, and a report by Lou Di Gregorio titled "Bright future for Trammies" including an agreement for the Bendigo Trust.Demonstrates a RTBU quarterly publication for its members.Magazine - A4 - 20 pages full colour, centre stapled titled "RTBU Tram & Bus Worker" - Spring 2002, Vol 10, No. 3.tramways, unions, rtbu, national express, privatisation

Book - 28 pages including manila coloured light card cover, centre stapled, titled “RTBU Handbook of Work Conditions and Union Rules”, published by the Rail Tram and Bus Union, Tram & Bus Division in 2007. Gives details of the Union Management - (see Key associations), delegates, a brief history of the tramway union, full garment of uniforms for new members, male and female, tram crews, officers and infrastructure workers, the do's an don'ts and classifications. Has a photo of the Union Management and delegates in the then new conference room - new offices in Queen St. Sponsored by the Austral Credit Union, Transport Health, Holding and Redlich with adverts for these companies and the RTBU Tramway Holiday units at Rosebud, Mile Jolly & Associates (Accountants), Consultum financial advisors, and the Retired Tramway Employee's Association of Victoria with contact details. 2nd copy added 26/6/2017 from donation of Ron Scholten.trams, tramways, rtbu, unions, handbooks

Used for writing text with some permanence. Advertisement of the RTBU is printed on one side.A recent item advertising the RTBU.Black, cynlindrical retractable pen with the text "RTBU" and the union's phone number for its Victorian branch printed in white.public transport, rtbu, unions

Used for writing text with some permanence. Advertisement of the RTBU is printed on one side.A recent item advertising the RTBU.Black, cynlindrical retractable pen with the text "RTBU," the union's phone number and the website for its Victorian branch printed in white.public transport, rtbu, unions

Used for writing notes and memos, scheduling events, and consulting information on relevant individuals and groups associated with the RTBU. Advertises legal services partnered with the RTBU in the internal pages as well.A recent item advertising the RTBU and incluldes the names of key individuals involved in the organization in the late 2010s.Burgundy rectangular 2018 diary with the text "DIARY 2018" printed on top of a leather-textured cover with plastic lining on the inside. The RTBU logo and name are printed below, followed by its full name in all caps: "The/RAIL, TRAM & BUS/UNION." All outward-facing text is printed in white.public transport, rtbu, unions

Used for pinning onto clothing or other accessories. Advertisement of the RTBU is printed on one side.A recent item advertising the RTBU.Round metallic badge with the text "WE RUN THE NETWORK" and "RAIL TRAM TRAM & BUS UNION" printed in front in concentric red and white circles. Nestled within are the lines "RTBU" and "THE POWER OF UNION" printed in white, horizontally on a blue background.public transport, rtbu, unions

Used to hold cards (e.g., bank cards, public transit smart cards, etc.) on the back of a smartphone by sticking to it (or a case) on the palm-facing side. Advertises the RTBU on one side.A recent item advertising the RTBU.Dark blue rectangular card holder with the URL for the RTBU, its logo and slogan ("The power of Union"), and its phone number. All text is printed in white. The opposite side has 3M 300LSE tape that is covered in protective paper.public transport, rtbu, unions

Contains reports from Union officials including Trevor Dobbyn Secretary, Marc Marotta Branch President, Phil Altieri, Lou DiGregorio - Secretary and Phil Altieri assistant secretary. Gives contact details. Has adverts for Metlink, KDR Yarra Trams, M>tram, Slater & Gordon, Connex, Works Infrastructure, Melbourne Credit Union, Retired tramway Employees Association, RTBU tramway holiday units, rt health, Metro trains, Australian Super, VRI Membership and Savings and Loans Credit Union and Virtual Communities PCs for home. The calendar features a photo of Flinders St station c1926. The cover has photos of the Spencer St No. 1 Signal box and the Victoria and Swanston St signal boxDemonstrates a RTBU Annual magazine.Magazine - A4 - 20 pages including light card covers, full colour, centre stapled titled "Newsline - 2004 New Year Edition", published by the RTBU - Rail Tram and Bus Union Christmas 2003.tramways, unions, rtbu

Contains reports from Union officials including Trevor Dobbyn Secretary, Doug Brady Branch President, Phil Altieri, Lou DiGregorio - Secretary. Gives contact details. Photos supplied by Metlink. Has adverts for Myki, KDR Yarra Trams, Slater & Gordon, Transcom Credit Union, Metlink, Retired tramway Employees Association , RTBU tramway holiday units, rt health, Metro trains, Australian Super, VRI Membership and Savings and Loans Credit Union. Calendar features a photo of City Circle tram 961.Demonstrates a RTBU Annual magazine.Magazine - A4 - 20 pages including light card covers, full colour, centre stapled titled "Newsline - 2010 New Year Edition", published by the RTBU - Rail Tram and Bus Union Christmas 2009.tramways, unions, rtbu, tram 961, city circle, city circle tram

Photograph shows C class (later C1) tram 3002 turning from Collins St into Spring St in Yarra trams livery. Has the destination of St Vincent's Plaza. From a Rail Tram & Bus Union (RTBU) publication. In the background is part of ANZAC house. Used for the 2002 Calendar.Yields information information about tram 3002 c2010Photograph - printed colour image with RTBU logo in top left hand corner. A copy of the full calendar an A3 sheet held as well.trams, c class, tram 3002, collins st, spring st

Notice or Pamphlet printed on an A4 sheet, gloss paper, both sides titled "A new union for Train, Tam and Bus Workers", dated August 1991, updating members on the formation of the RTBU. Sets out Benefits, Structure, Divisions - Loco, Operations, Workshops, Infrastructure, Admin/Professional, Tram and Bus. Combined the ARU, AFULE, AT&MOEA, NURWA, ARPOA into the RTBUtrams, tramways, unions, amalgamation, rtbu, atmoea

Badge produced by the Rail Tram and Bus Union for members' clothing. Has the word "The Power of Union" on either side of the letters "RTBU".Demonstrates an RTBU badge.Badge - enamel round with a securing pin on the rear.rtbu, union, public transport, unions

Full colour folded A3 Calendar for 2003, published by the Rail Tram and Bus Union Victorian Division. Has an images a Connex train, Yarra Trams 3005, M>Tram 3501 and M>Train vehicles on the top of the calendar, with dates marked for public holidays, pay days and gives details of the RTBU Vic Branch. Has an advert for the Melbourne Credit Union, and the RTBU Visa Card.trams, tramways, connex, yarra trams, national express, m>tram, m>train, rtbu, tram 3501, tram 3005

Full colour folded A3 Calendar for 2014, published by the Rail Tram and Bus Union Victorian Division. Has an image of an E class tram on the top of the calendar, with dates marked for public holidays, pay days and gives details of the RTBU Vic Branch. Two copies heldtrams, tramways, e class, rtbu, calendar

Magazine - A4 - 20 pages including light card covers, full colour, centre stapled titled "Newsline - 2005 New Year Edition", published by the RTBU - Rail Tram and Bus Union Christmas 2004. Contains reports from Union officials including Trevor Dobbyn Secretary, Marc Marotta Branch President, Phil Altieri, Lou DiGregorio - Secretary and Doug Brady, President of the Tram and Bus division. Gives contact details. Photos supplied by Yarra Trams, Connex and Metlink. Has adverts for Safeworking Solutions, Winchcombe financial advisors, Slater & Gordon, STA Investments, Members Equity bank, Connex, John Holland, Metlink, RTBU Holiday units, Transport Health Fund, Retired Railway Employees Association of Vic and Retired Tramway Employees Association of Vic. Contains an folded A3 calendar, full colour for 2005 featuring Southern Cross Station, contact details, Pay Days and Public Holidays, with adverts for Melbourne Credit Union and the RTBU Visa card.trams, tramways, yarra trams, rtbu, unions, metlink

Pamphlet - 3 fold DL sheet printed "Union Rules and Conditions", published by the RTBU c2005, titled "Union Rules and Conditions". Has an advertisement for the Credit Union and its Visa Card on the outside. Printed on the inside of the sheet are 44 rules and conditions for the Tram and Bus Division. Has the address and contact details for the Union.trams, tramways, rtbu, unions, employment, rules

Newsletter - titled "Secretary's Newsletter October 2009", issued by the Tram and Bus division of the RTBU. Has a photo of Lou Di Gregorio. Has items about the re-franchising of Yarra Trams, new EBA with Yarra, Myki introduction, Industry Fund Financial Planning, and redevelopment of Preston Workshops into a running depot/workshop, including repair of trams by United which was shown to be too expensive.Yields information about the activities of the RTBU during 2009.Newsletter - folded A3 sheet, full colourtrams, tramways, rtbu, yarra trams, united group, eba, franchising

Calendar - folded A3 sheet, printed single sided on gloss paper, full colour for 2008, with a photo of C 3019, photographed in Bourke St on the top. Published by the RTBU, has contact numbers, e-mail addresses, public holidays and pay days marked. At the base, has an advert for the Victorian Railways Institute - VRI. Was contained within Reg Item 1179.trams, tramways, yarra trams, rtbu, unions, calendar, tram 3019

Newsletter titled "Secretary's Newsletter June 2010", Issue 6, issued by the Tram and Bus division of the RTBU. Has a photo of Lou Di Gregorio. Story of Union pay rates, retirements of Eamon Naughton, Kevin Sheehan, motor vehicle licenses and tram driver, defective trams, Bendigo Tramway, Malvern centenary and annual leave provisions.Yields information about the activities of the RTBU during 2010.Newsletter - folded A3 sheet, full colour.trams, tramways, rtbu, unions, yarra trams, presentations, bendigo, malvern depot, tram drivers, drivers, licence fees

Wooden based Presentation plaque with a RTBU Logo mounted onto the shaped brown finished colour wood block. The presentation label states "Ron Scholten / In appreciation for your loyal membership of 30 years." Presented to Ron following his retirement from Yarra Trams by the Rail Transport and Bus Union. Mad by VF Trainor of 289 Flinders Lane Melbourne. Has the manufacturers label on rear - see image 2. See reg item 931 for an associated certificate.trams, tramways, unions, anniversary, retirements, presentations, rtbu

.1 - Magazine - A4 - 20 pages including light card covers, full colour, centre stapled titled "Newsline - 2008 New Year Edition", published by the RTBU - Rail Tram and Bus Union Christmas 2007. Contains reports from Union officials including Phil Altieri Assistant Secretary , Lou DiGregorio - Secretary and Doug Brady, President of the Tram and Bus division. Gives contact details. Photos supplied by Yarra Trams and Metlink. Has adverts for Southern Cross Station, Slater & Gordon, Consultum financial advisors, Members Equity bank, Connex, VLine, Metlink, RTBU Holiday units, Mainco, Transport Health Fund, Retired Railway Employees Association of Vic and Retired Tramway Employees Association of Vic. - President Joyce Spark, Secretary Dot Micallef, Yarra trams, Austral Credit Union and a services directory. For Calendar see Reg Item 1182. .2 - as above - 2007 edition, with additional Officers reporting. Has front cover photo of the Siemens 100 years of trams on the front cover, and a poster for the event on the inside front cover. On page 14, has a photo of retired trammies at Essendon Depot during the 100 years celebrations. Has adverts in addition to above for Australian Super, Safeworking solutions (Rail Safety).trams, tramways, yarra trams, rtbu, unions, essendon, 100 years of electric trams

Newsletter - printed - printed full colour gloss paper A3 sheet folded to A4, titled "Secretary's Newsletter 1st February 2007", issued by the Tram and Bus division of the RTBU. Has a photo of Lou Di Gregorio. Story of Union presentations for members with 30 years of service or more, Enterprise Bargaining Agreements (EBA), sick leave, heat stress policy, splitting of annual leave, defective trams, national day of Protest and notes from the website. Includes an Advertisement from the Austral Credit Union, formerly Melbourne Credit Union. Has contact details. November 2007 issue 3 - State and Federal elections, re-tendering of the tram system franchise, Heat stress policy, PLD (Paid leave days) and distance between trams - number of incidents - photo of trams 2080 and 134. includes a photo of Bill Shorten Maribyrnong candidate visiting Essendon Depot Has photos of Lou Di Gregorio, Des Davies, Phil Altieri, Doug Brady, Ray Cooke, Ray Phillips, Greg Rogers.trams, tramways, rtbu, unions, yarra trams, presentations

Adhesive label or sign titled "Behold the Power of Union", by the Rail Tram and Bus Union, giving a establishment date of 1861 and the Union logo. 2 copies heldtrams, tramways, rtbu, unions

Book printed as a diary for 2014, contained within a grey plastic cover, with the title "Diary 2014", Rail Tram and Bus Union logo and the name of the Union. Gives details of the union itself, National, State and branch offices and organisers, contact details, holidays and school holidays, space for events in a weekly format, space for notes and phone numbers. Inside both covers is a advertisement for Slater and Gordon lawyers. Details of printer and published on the last page.trams, tramways, rtbu, unions, diary

Produced by the Rail Tram and Bus Union in 2015 in support of the Enterprise Bargaining Agreement (EA) with Yarra Trams.Demonstrates a RTBU produced item for its workers to wear during the EA negotiations.Black Tee shirt, printed in white lettering and motif, with a Keya Europe lable, Xl size.trams, tramways, unions, rtbu, enterprise agreements, tee shirts

All issues contains a list of union officials at the time. Published by the Rail Tram and Bus Union. 2000 - articles by Peter Bourke, Branch Secretary, Trevor Dobbyn, Lou Di Gregorio - Trammies Report, Farewell to Unity Hall, services directory, adverts. Contained the calendar featuring B2 2112 at Luna Park 2001 - articles by Trevor Dobbyn as Branch Secretary, Marc Marotta Branch President, Lou Di Gregorio - Trammies Report, includes services directory and many adverts. 2002 - articles by Trevor Dobbyn as Branch Secretary, Marc Marotta Branch President, Lou Di Gregorio - Trammies Report, includes services directory and many adverts. Includes tributes for Ron Pearsall assistant national secretary and form ARU official Jim Frazer.Yields information about the RTBU and its activities and officials.Set of 3 A4 magazines, full colour centre stapled.; 2000 - 20 pages, 2001 - 16 pages, 2002 - 20 pages.trams, tramways, yarra trams, rtbu, unions, metlink, railways, tram 2112, b class

Made by the RTBU for members use.Demonstrates RTBU publicityMetal badge with a pin on the rear, formed with the Rail Tram and Bus Union logo printed on sheet of plastic and formed into the badge - featuring a bus, train and tramcar. Two copies held.rtbu, unions, badges, public transport

Set of 2 documents about the industrial negotiations of Aug and Sept 1995. .1 - four A4 sheets stapled in top left hand corner titled "PTU (Tram and Bus Division) - working party met and put forward proposals for Enterprise Bargaining Agreement in Met Tram" dated 25/8/1995, Met Tram proposals for discussions. .2 - seven A4 sheets, stapled in top left hand corner titled "Met Tram - Revised EBA Proposal" - dated 11/9/1995, about the proposals put forward to the PTU by the Met Tram, covers permanent part time employment, guidelines for call-ins and voluntary overtime. Has various figures written in by Carolyn in ink about costs on the first and last pages.Has various figures written in by Carolyn in ink about costs on the first and last pages.trams, tramways, ptc, met tram, unions, employees, conductors, drivers, wages

Full colour A4 double sided sheet, titled "Trammie Express - Issue 1 - 25/7/2013", issued by the RTBU as an occasional newsletter - not known if further issues. Main item is "Depravation of Basic Human Rights", looking at an incident between Yarra Trams Management and workers at East Preston Depot. Also has items on Insulated Tram Incidents and RTBU Holiday Units.trams, tramways, rtbu, yarra trams, east preston, unions

Newspaper clipping from The Herald Sun, 28/7/1996, titled "Oldest trams face chop", by Regina Titelius, about the RTBU in dispute with the PTC over the safety of the W class trams which had resulted in the withdrawal of 43 of the cars. Quotes Russell Coffey of the PTC and RTBU Secretary Peter Bourke.. Notes the cost of modifications about $30,000. The 10 City Circle trams were still in service. Has a photo of SW6 946.trams, tramways, w class, safety, rtbu, ptc, city circle