Toby Warnes
Toby Warnes is the secretary of the Rail, Tram and Bus Union (RTBU) in New South Wales. He has been vocal in negotiating on behalf of rail workers, advocating for their rights and better working conditions. Recently, he was in the news due to the union's industrial action, which involved a 'go slow' campaign, causing significant disruptions to Sydney's train network after negotiations with the state government broke down over a contentious bonus payment request.
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RTBU Secretary Toby Warnes described the dispute as a 'tough process'.
NSW’s free train days revealed after unions vote for wage deal
Australia· 2025-07-05
RTBU NSW secretary Toby Warnes called on Transport for NSW to take responsibility for the 'decades of neglect of our transport system'.
Transport for NSW warns of heightened risk of ‘failures’ on rail networkAustralia· 2025-06-15
Toby Warnes is the state secretary of the Rail Tram and Bus Union.
Rail unions reach pay rise agreement with governmentAustralia· 2025-05-30
The Rail, Tram and Bus Union NSW secretary Toby Warnes accused the government of using rail workers as a scapegoat for the project’s delays.
These Sydney metro rail extensions have been pushed out to the 2040s – if they go aheadAustralia· 2025-03-05
Toby Warnes is the union secretary who has pushed back against Chris Minns' claims regarding the railway dispute.
Deciphering Premier Chris Minns’ sport-speakAustralia· 2025-02-28
Toby Warnes is the RTBU NSW secretary involved in the train disruption negotiations.
For jaded rail commuters, this is a city circle of miseryAustralia· 2025-02-19Toby Warnes, the RTBU state secretary, mentioned that they were very close to reaching an agreement regarding the $4500 bonus.
Sydney Trains warned RTBU over $4500 sticking point, Fair Work Commission toldAustralia· 2025-02-19
Toby Warnes is the state secretary of the Rail Tram and Bus Union.
Sydney Trains warned union over $4500 sticking point that sparked stand-off, court hearsAustralia· 2025-02-19
Warnes has proven to be a difficult negotiator in the ongoing rail dispute.
How did we get here?Australia· 2025-02-18
Rail Tram and Bus Union secretary Toby Warnes said a message circulating among union members was not authorised by him.
More than 200 rail workers stay home as train disruptions drag onAustralia· 2025-02-16
Toby Warnes, the Rail, Tram and Bus Union secretary, stated that a controversial text message was not endorsed by the union.
Unions break commuter hearts on Valentine’s DayAustralia· 2025-02-14
Toby Warnes is the RTBU secretary who believes the pay offer could still be improved.
How RTBU, NSW government’s bitter dispute left commuters frustratedAustralia· 2025-02-14
RTBU secretary Toby Warnes expressed disappointment over the failure to reach an agreement in negotiations.
Union ‘go slow’ cauing train delays, cancellations across SydneyAustralia· 2025-02-13