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The much-respected Ken Griffin has spent over 40 years – his entire working life – behind the wheel and has been a TWU member since 1976. He was a successful TWU Delegate at various companies over the years and we were genuinely sad when Ken announced he would be retiring...

Labor plans to Change the Rules to boost wages for low-paid workers and make their jobs more secure. Shadow workplace employment and workplace relations minister Brendan O’Connor has outlined Federal Labor’s intended shift away from negotiating pay deals workplace by workplace towards industry wide bargaining. The reason Labor is able to create...

Aerocare workers – Do something for your future and fill in this survey today: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/CQK9QPW. The information gathered will help support TWU actions against Aerocare’s attempts to introduce split shifts in the aviation industry and other cost-cutting measures that will impact on safety and well-being of staff and passengers. The...

ALDI’s low cost contracts are so low they are putting a financial squeeze on transport operators, forcing them to cut corners on safety. ALDI must stop the race to the bottom to save lives on our roads. Truck drivers and their supporters angry at Aldi’s refusal to address safety concerns have protested...

When did we decide that some working people should have no rights? No minimum wage, no annual leave and no sick leave? We fought for these rights for all working people and gig economy jobs should be no different. Safety is also a massive issue for food delivery riders. Food...

The TWU is warning that safety in aviation will be put at risk if a Federal Court case results in airport employees forced to work split shifts. The warning comes as the Federal Court gave the go-ahead for a case to proceed brought by aviation ground handling company Aerocare, the...

Dear Members, One of the real pleasures for TWU officials is attending the Branch regional member dinners held across Victoria and Tasmania. Last night we held the first dinner for 2018 in beautiful Rochester, it was a great night thanks to the great people sitting around the table. These dinners...

We already know the on-demand economy is ripping off workers, now a new report finds this trend towards non-standard or precarious work is the biggest threat to quality transport jobs. Take a stand for your job and all future transport workers and join the TWU’s campaign for rights for on-demand...