ORGANISING IN THE ON DEMAND ECONOMY
Throughout 2018, your TWU won some major victories for workers in the On Demand ‘Gig’ Economy. From our first-in-Australia win…
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LEADING THE FIGHT FOR AN INDUSTRY LEAD PERSONALISED TRANSPORT OMBUDSMAN
LEADING THE FIGHT FOR AN INDUSTRY LEAD PERSONALISED TRANSPORT OMBUDSMAN
In late March, the Queensland Parliament delivered its report into the State Government’s proposed legislation for a Personalised Transport Ombudsman…
TWU OUTSIDE HIRE AUDITS TO ENSURE ALL TRANSPORT WORKERS ARE GETTING A FAIR GO
TWU OUTSIDE HIRE AUDITS TO ENSURE ALL TRANSPORT WORKERS ARE GETTING A FAIR GO
As a union, the work of your TWU goes far beyond simply negotiating EBAs with companies in our industry. We…
WAGE THEFT IS THEFT
WAGE THEFT IS THEFT
Did you know that Queensland workers are being ripped off to the tune of $1.2 billion a year? Across our…
INQUIRY INTO THE ELECTION FOR OFFICES IN THE TRANSPORT WORKERS’ UNION OF AUSTRALIA QUEENSLAND BRANCH
INQUIRY INTO THE ELECTION FOR OFFICES IN THE TRANSPORT WORKERS’ UNION OF AUSTRALIA QUEENSLAND BRANCH
An inquiry into the election for offices in the Transport Workers’ Union of Australia Queensland Branch, being election number E3018/141…
Transport Workers Union of Australia (QLD Branch) audited FY2018 Financial Report
Transport Workers Union of Australia (QLD Branch) audited FY2018 Financial Report
Click here to view Financial Report for FY2018.
OWNER DRIVERS VOTE FOR CHANGE IN ATA ELECTIONS
OWNER DRIVERS VOTE FOR CHANGE IN ATA ELECTIONS
Owner drivers have overwhelmingly backed TWU candidate Frank Black as their representative on the ATA’s general council, highlighting the desire…
TWU SLAMS UBER’S AMERICANISATION OF WORK
TWU SLAMS UBER’S AMERICANISATION OF WORK
Uber’s introduction of tipping on the Uber and UberEats platforms sets a dangerous precedent, says the Transport Workers’ Union. With…
Queensland Times: Letter to the Editor on Safe Rates
Queensland Times: Letter to the Editor on Safe Rates
ON THE eve of the 2016 Federal election, we were subjected to the spectacle of then-employment minister Michaelia Cash, deputy…
TOLL Natural Disaster Leave
TOLL Natural Disaster Leave
Disaster leave for TOLL employees is part of the union negotiated EBA. For more information, please contact your TWU office…
TWU CALLS ON FEDERAL GOVERNMENT TO URGENTLY REGULATE GIG ECONOMY FOLLOWING THE DEATH OF TWO FOOD DELIVERY RIDERS
TWU CALLS ON FEDERAL GOVERNMENT TO URGENTLY REGULATE GIG ECONOMY FOLLOWING THE DEATH OF TWO FOOD DELIVERY RIDERS
The TWU slams the Federal Government for dragging its heels on regulating the gig economy following a tragic crash that…
UNION WIN AS COURT REJECTS SPLIT SHIFTS!
UNION WIN AS COURT REJECTS SPLIT SHIFTS!
Airport workers have achieved a major win with the Federal Court rejecting an application to keep thousands of baggage handlers,…