TWU DEMANDS EXPLANATIONS ON BLENNERS DOUBLE FATALITY
The TWU is demanding answers from Workplace Health and Safety Queensland, Queensland Police, the Minister and Department of Transport and…
General transport News
The TWU is the largest Union protecting the right of drivers in our communities whose vital work keeps the Australian economy moving.
TRUCKING TRAGEDY DESERVES FULL INVESTIGATION
TRUCKING TRAGEDY DESERVES FULL INVESTIGATION
A tragic accident on the Kennedy Highway this morning deserves a full investigation, says the Transport Workers’ Union. The Transport…
HOLCIM WAGE CLAIM
HOLCIM WAGE CLAIM
HOLCIM EMPLOYEES: Your TWU is currently conducting a wage claim in relation to unpaid meal allowances. Under the Holcim EBA,…
IN-PRINCIPLE AGREEMENT REACHED AT TOLL
IN-PRINCIPLE AGREEMENT REACHED AT TOLL
To date, your TWU negotiating team led by 18 delegates from across Australia, has had six rounds of bargaining meetings…
ATO: GIVE TRUCKIES A FAIR GO!
ATO: GIVE TRUCKIES A FAIR GO!
As of July 1, 2017, drivers have 43% less in their overnight allowance, before they NEED to be able to…
TWU GEARS UP FOR A FIGHT AS TOLL DIGS IN HEELS
TWU GEARS UP FOR A FIGHT AS TOLL DIGS IN HEELS
Toll has responded to the TWU’s log of claims negatively in the second round of bargaining held in Sydney on…
BIDVEST EBA – 12 DAYS OF VOTE NO!
BIDVEST EBA – 12 DAYS OF VOTE NO!
This agreement will see a divided yard – you’ll be wearing the same shirt with different rates & different conditions –…
SAFE RATES – SAVE LIVES
SAFE RATES – SAVE LIVES
As transport workers we know that the links between safety and rates of pay is clear. Join your TWU to…
SAFE RATES ABOLISHED – SHAME TURNBULL, SHAME LAZARUS
SAFE RATES ABOLISHED – SHAME TURNBULL, SHAME LAZARUS
QLD delegates travelled to Canberra to continue the fight to save Safe Rates but because of a dodgy deal,…
TWU FIGHTS FOR SAFE RATES
TWU FIGHTS FOR SAFE RATES
Tony Sheldon, National Secretary of the Transport Workers’ Union was on AM today defending Safe Rates! Listen to the…
SAFE RATES ORDER EXPLAINED
SAFE RATES ORDER EXPLAINED
WHAT IS THE SAFE RATES ORDER Safe Rates is a campaign run by the TWU all across Australia, calling for…
TWU CALLS OUT HALF BAKED LOGAN M’WAY ANNOUNCEMENT
TWU CALLS OUT HALF BAKED LOGAN M’WAY ANNOUNCEMENT
‘Today’s announcement regarding a proposal to upgrade the Logan Motorway by increasing the existing Toll on Truck drivers is at…