“During the Union Summer Internship Program, I was placed at the Rail Tram and Bus Union (RTBU). I was so thrilled to have an opportunity to directly experience first-hand what actually occurs behind the scenes and the day-to-day operations of the union.
From going out to the sites and talking to workers, to sitting in meetings and having conversations with the Victorian State Secretary herself, was amazing and insightful in itself. The amount of hard work put into by the organisers for their members, was an inspiring thing to witness.
Also, meeting with the RTBU women’s group, learning about the EBA, and talking about the legal formalities with the in house lawyer, was some of the many favourite things I had the pleasure of experiencing at RTBU. This internship was a worth-while program, insightful, interesting and something I will never forget doing.”
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