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***MEDIA ALERT*** Three in four women in transport battle health issues from unsafe, unclean toilets

Rail, Tram and Bus Union (RTBU) < 1 mins read

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The Rail, Tram and Bus Union (RTBU) will launch a first-of-its-kind, bombshell report which uncovers systemic failures in basic workplace hygiene and dignity faced by women transport workers across the country.

 

On Monday the RTBU will hold a press conference in Federal Parliament, demanding a complete overhaul of standards to guarantee women’s dignity and health in the transport sector.

 

WHO: RTBU National Vice President (Women) Leanne Holmes and women workers in transport with lived experience

 

WHEN: 9am, Monday 24 November 2025

 

WHERE: Mural Hall, Parliament House

 

MEDIA CONTACT: Lauren Ferri 0422 581 506 // [email protected]

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