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Mark Diamond

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Mark Diamond
National Secretary of the Rail Tram and Bus Union
In office
2019–2024
Preceded byBob Nanva
Succeeded byGladys Berejiklian
Personal details
Alma materMacquarie University
OccupationLawyer - Trade unionist

Mark Diamond is an Australian lawyer, former National Secretory of Rail Tram and Bus Union (RTBU) and trade unionist.[1][2][3][4][5][6][7][8][9][10]

Career

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Mark Diamond's career in RTBU was marked by his role as National Lawyer and promotion to the position of National Secretary in 2019,[2][11] succeeding Bob Nanva.[1][12] Diamond resigned from RTBU on June 29, 2024.[13][14][15][16]

Achievements

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In 2019, Diamond overhauled the board of private health fund RT Health, culminating in its merger with HCF, for the benefit of union members and stakeholders.[7] Diamond advised the Premier, Dominic Perrottet  to seek guidance from his predecessor,[8] Gladys Berejiklian, to resolve labor disputes.[2][9][12][17][18][19] Diamond's role in policy advocacy included confrontational and constructive interactions, such as his encounter with the NSW Premier regarding threats to revoke a pay deal for railway workers.[2][12][17] In 2023, Diamond led the acquisition of Training Ahead Australia, a not-for-profit organization providing workplace training in the rail industry.[11][13][14][16][20][21][22]

See also

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References

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  1. ^ a b "Mark Diamond appointed as new RTBU National Secretary". RTBU. Retrieved 2024-09-11.
  2. ^ a b c d McGowan, Michael (2022-09-05). "Sydney train strikes: Union boss hopes federal intervention puts 'go slow' on NSW government action". The Guardian. ISSN 0261-3077. Retrieved 2024-09-11.
  3. ^ Writer, Staff (2022-10-31). "RTBU says federal budget a turning point in public transport funding | News". Australasian Bus and Coach. Retrieved 2024-09-11.
  4. ^ LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL (20 June 2024). "Legislative Council Hansard – 20 June 2024 – Proof". Parliament of New South Wales. Retrieved 2024-09-11.
  5. ^ McGowan, Michael (2022-09-01). "Close of business: NSW government gives rail union Friday deadline to end industrial action". The Guardian. ISSN 0261-3077. Retrieved 2024-09-11.
  6. ^ "Perrottet takes hard line, slaps rail workers with ultimatum". Australian Financial Review. 2022-08-31. Retrieved 2024-09-11.
  7. ^ a b "APRA must review union push to overthrow health fund board: chairman". Australian Financial Review. 2021-01-12. Retrieved 2024-09-11.
  8. ^ a b Rabe, Tom; O'Sullivan, Matt; Bonyhady, Nick (September 1, 2022). "Rail unions given 24 hours to call off industrial action". The Sydney Morning Herald. Retrieved 2024-09-12.
  9. ^ a b McGowan, Michael (2022-09-01). "Close of business: NSW government gives rail union Friday deadline to end industrial action". The Guardian. ISSN 0261-3077. Retrieved 2024-09-16.
  10. ^ "Track diversion put in place on day of fatal derailment". ABC News. 2020-02-20. Retrieved 2024-09-16.
  11. ^ a b "Resignation of National Secretary Mark Diamond". RTBU. Retrieved 2024-09-11.
  12. ^ a b c Bonyhady, Nick (2022-09-01). "Compromise in the jobs summit, confrontation in the foyer". The Sydney Morning Herald. Retrieved 2024-09-11.
  13. ^ a b Farrell, Joshua (2024-06-19). "RTBU appoints new National Secretary". Rail Express. Retrieved 2024-09-11.
  14. ^ a b Woods, Daniel (2024-06-20). "RTBU names new national secretary". Fully Loaded. Retrieved 2024-09-11.
  15. ^ FairWork Commission (23 May 2022). "DECISION - Fair Work (Registered Organisations) Act 2009 - Australian Rail, Tram and Bus Industry Union (R2021/201)" (PDF). FairWork Commission.
  16. ^ a b "Burke letter to FWC 'a concerning precedent'". The Australian.
  17. ^ a b Spence, Hamish (September 1, 2022). "Dominic Perrottet told to call Gladys Berejiklian as rail feud continues". news.com.au.
  18. ^ Blair, Alex (February 23, 2022). "Trains Union Secretary fires off at Scott Morrison over Sydney Trains 'lies'". news.com.au.
  19. ^ Macdonald, Anna (2022-09-01). "Perrottet and RTBU attend summit as industrial actions continue". The Mandarin. Retrieved 2024-09-12.
  20. ^ "National Council 2023 Wrap". RTBU. Retrieved 2024-09-11.
  21. ^ Kotoyan, Tamara (2023-08-03). "RTBU-Owned Training Organisation". RTBU Express. Retrieved 2024-09-11.
  22. ^ "Unions mobilise behind voice as support tumbles". The Australian.