Transport Workers Union

14 May, 2012:

NSW Government Announces Plan to Slash Workers Compensation Entitlements

The NSW Government plans to introduce legislation that would greatly limit an injured workers ability to access the Workers Compensation scheme.

8 May, 2012:

Senator Abetz looks after mates while battlers suffer

On Friday, 20 April 2012, a Full Court of the Federal Court found that employees had the right to hold a secret ballot to determine whether or not they could take protected industrial action, so long as they were attempting to negotiate in good faith.

3 May, 2012:

HUNDREDS OF WORKERS TO LOSE THEIR JOBS ACROSS AUSTRALIA AS 1ST FLEET STOPS TRADING

Hundreds of workers employed and engaged by transport operator the 1st Fleet Group (1st Fleet) will wake up this morning to the news that they have lost their jobs after Administrators de Vries Tayeh announced that 1st Fleet ceased trading at 11:55pm.

20 Apr, 2012:

TWU SCORES VICTORY AGAINST J.J. RICHARDS

The Transport Workers’ Union (TWU) has won a long running dispute against waste company J.J. Richards following a ruling of the Full Bench of the Federal Court in Melbourne at 9:30am this morning.

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Welcome to the Transport Workers' Union

2011 was a big year for our members. The TWU overcame some big hurdles, fought the good fight and came out on top. The last year has shown us what a strong and united union voice can achieve, and this unity and strength has helped us bring about our most courageous achievement of all: Safe Rates.

Wayne Forno
NSW TWU Secretary

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