Transport Workers Union

NSW Government drives a wedge into private bus industry

Fri, 18 May 2012 13:19:03 PST

For the first time, bus drivers and private bus companies are entering a time of uncertainty as they begin negotiations with NSW Transport. The O’Farrell Government has announced that bus contracts across NSW will be put out to tender and open up the process to any operator.

NSW Government has eyes set on your compensation entitlements

Fri, 18 May 2012 13:09:00 PST

The NSW Government has announced a plan to slash key areas of the workers compensation scheme. If these changes go ahead, they will greatly limit the ability of workers injured on the job to access their entitlements.

Big retailers are pushing down the safety of truck drivers

Fri, 18 May 2012 12:55:49 PST

The Transport Workers’ Union has taken their fight to improve safety standards for our truckies to the top, protesting outside Coles stores around Sydney. This is part of the TWU’s campaign to put the spotlight on the pressures big retailers are placing on the trucking industry and across the entire supply chain.

NSW Government Announces Plan to Slash Workers Compensation Entitlements

Mon, 14 May 2012 06:45:42 PST

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

Senator Abetz looks after mates while battlers suffer

Tue, 08 May 2012 16:35:22 PST

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.

Members win back their entitlements through union support

Fri, 04 May 2012 14:07:20 PST

Four TWU members were pleasantly surprised when they opened their pay slips last month and found that their previous employer, waste company J.J. Richards, had deposited thousands of dollars in workplace entitlements into their accounts.

Hundreds of 1st Fleet workers lose their jobs

Fri, 04 May 2012 14:01:13 PST

Hundreds of workers employed and engaged by transport operator the 1st Fleet Group (1st Fleet) woke up Thursday (May 3) morning to the news that they had lost their jobs after Administrators de Vries Tayeh announced that 1st Fleet ceased trading at 11:55pm Wednesday night.

Get connected with the TWU

Fri, 04 May 2012 13:57:26 PST

You may have noticed in recent weeks the Transport Workers’ Union of NSW popping up on your facebook side bars-- that’s because the TWU is getting interactive online, keeping people in the transport industry up to date with what is going on throughout NSW.

Dylans Hearing

Fri, 04 May 2012 13:56:19 PST

Dylans Hearing provides a FREE hearing test to all TWU members in the comfort of your own home. If you are ever asked to turn the TV down or have trouble hearing in a crowded situation, such as the club or other noisy environments, you should have this test and find out if you have a noise induced hearing loss.

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

Thu, 03 May 2012 09:42:51 PST

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.

TWU SCORES VICTORY AGAINST J.J. RICHARDS

Fri, 20 Apr 2012 15:17:54 PST

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.

Federal Court to determine an employee’s right to take protected industrial action

Thu, 19 Apr 2012 10:56:39 PST

The Federal Court will hand down a decision at 9:30am on Friday in the long running case involving the Transport Workers’ Union (TWU) and waste management company J.J. Richards. The Full Court of the Federal Court will determine whether employees can take protected action to bring an employer to the bargaining table.

TWU digs deep for member

Wed, 18 Apr 2012 18:02:49 PST

Troy Finn, a TWU Co-delegate at Linfox CUB Rosehill is organising a Trivia Night and auction to raise funds for his 10-year-old cousin Brandon, who is waiting for a kidney transplant.

TWU Members make it to the big time

Thu, 29 Mar 2012 23:59:50 PST

When nominations opened for the ACTU’s delegate of the year in February, the TWU jumped at the chance to showcase the work of some of its best delegates in the union. The TWU has a list of exceptional delegates who represent our members but one delegate stood out – and George Oei has now been recognised by the ACTU for his work.

Qantas workers are ready to be heard

Thu, 29 Mar 2012 23:57:42 PST

The TWU is the first of the three unions to make their case to Fair Work Australia (FWA) as arbitration continues to settle an ongoing dispute with Qantas management.

Safe Rates Victory for Truck Drivers

Thu, 29 Mar 2012 23:55:14 PST

After 10 years of campaigning on the issue, including a convoy to Canberra and a protest on James Ruse Drive, it all came down to a vote on Tuesday 20 March. Our Federal Members of Parliament voted in favour of legislation that will protect the safety and conditions of truck drivers across Australia.

BBQ with Wayne

Fri, 16 Mar 2012 11:58:27 PST

An old friend and long time member of the TWU, Joe Chehadah, has recently decided to retire after 39 years of service with the same company.

Busways drivers won’t be working for free

Fri, 16 Mar 2012 11:56:23 PST

For years Busways drivers have been required to come to work and to perform safety procedures before signing-on. In order to get their buses’ on the road on time, bus drivers need to come into work early and perform safety checks in unpaid time.

Securing a voice

Fri, 16 Mar 2012 11:54:26 PST

Around 40 per cent of Australian workers are engaged in insecure work arrangements and the transport industry is not immune. Our members in aviation know all to well of the insecurity of work in their industry.

She's too short to be a trucker

Tue, 13 Mar 2012 13:36:56 PST

A WOMAN denied her dream job as a semi-trailer driver because she is ''too short'' is taking the discount supermarket giant Aldi to the Anti-Discrimination Board.