As a member of the RTBU in Western Australia, you join a collective of people in your industry dedicated to serving the common interests of the group. We aim to bring together the diverse characters of the rail and public transport industries to realise the “Power of Union”.
We would be excited to welcome you to your Union. If you have any difficulty with the process of joining, please Contact Us.
In Western Australia, the RTBU maintains two separate Branches. The National Union – the Western Australia Branch (WA Branch) and the State Union – the Western Australia State Branch (State Branch).
Work in connection with rail operations, ordinarily from a location in Western Australia, you may be eligible for membership with the RTBU.
Due to recent rule changes, all prospective members who meet our eligibility rules are now eligible for dual membership in both the WA Branch and the “Australian Rail, Tram And Bus Industry Union Of Employees, Western Australia Branch”, otherwise known as the “State Branch”.
To register membership with the RTBU Passenger Section, please download this RTBU Passenger Membership Form and provide it to us after completion.
We are happy to accept your form via email to general@rtbuwa.asn.au, but if you wish to use post or deliver it personally, please refer to the Office contact details.
Download the latest Passenger Member Information Booklet
Download the latest RTBU Services Directory
To register membership with the RTBU Freight Section, please download this RTBU Freight Section Membership Form and provide it to us after completion.
We are happy to accept your form via email to general@rtbuwa.asn.au, but if you wish to post or deliver it personally, please refer to the Office contact details.
Download the latest Freight Member Information Booklet
Download the latest RTBU Services Directory
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Joining your union is the best way to secure a better life – at work and at home.
Unions are all about workers standing up for ourselves and our workmates. Together we’ve won important rights – like sick pay, annual leave, penalty rates and reasonable work hours.
We just want fair wages, and enough time to spend away from work with our family and friends. We want certainty of hours, and security to plan for the future.
It’s not a lot to ask. By joining, you’ll help secure a better life for you and those who have yet to come.
You’ll also gain access to protection at work, better wages and other great member-only benefits.
Union fees are 100% tax deductible, which means you can reduce how much you pay in tax if you’re a union member. Because fees are tax deductible and you’ll get great member benefits, being a union member can actually save you money.
Being a member means standing alongside 1.8 million other working people who are fighting for a better life every day. If you want a fairer Australia, joining your union is the best way you can make a difference.
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