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The first job for many members this morning would have been removing ice from the windscreen before heading off to the day job. That’s winter in southern Australia. But TWU members who work in refrigeration rug up 365 days a year and work in -18 degree temperatures to ensure your...

TWU-Bus has spent a number of years, as members would be aware, campaigning for increased driver security. One of the problem areas has been dispute and/ or conflict regarding fare evasion and touching on. TWU-Bus has proposed for some time that the ticketing obligation should be removed from drivers by installing...

Over recent months your member-led negotiating team have been fighting for a new agreement to take all members into the future. Our claim to the company has rrequested for a strong and fair agreement for all workers through good jobs, strong conditions and workplace reform. As part of negotiations the...

Australians want to back businesses that back their workers. Penalty rates are vital to family budgets for the lowest-paid workers in fast food, hospitality, retail stores and pharmacies. By supporting these businesses, you’re making sure your money goes to fair wages.

MSS have failed in their attempt to get their Agreement up. Now MSS are trying again but don’t be fooled into thinking that it’s a good deal for you. It is not a good deal for you –  click on the link below to see why. MSS SECURITY NOTICE 29...

Qantas employees have won a battle with the wealthy airline after it began paying them less to work the same job. Staff at Q Catering challenged Qantas in the Fair Work Commission (FWC) after it abolished a higher role classification, paying them hundreds of dollars less each week while they...

Transport workers across Australia are breathing easier after Federal Opposition Leader Bill Shorten vowed to reverse recent penalty rates cuts if Labor win the next election. The pledge to restore Sunday penalty rates for retail, hospitality and retail workers affected by a Fair Work Commission ruling – supported by the...

Owner drivers have challenged Toll after the transport operator unilaterally terminated an agreement with them, reducing their wages by up to $1000 a week. Drivers in Victoria have told the Fair Work Commission a new agreement with a low hourly rate will force them out of business and impoverish their families....

The TWU (Vic/Tas Branch) strongly encourages all members, especially those operating heavy vehicles, to adhere to reduced speed limits around roadworks – not only for all the obvious safety reasons but to protect their own jobs. Unfortunately, some members have lost employment or been disciplined after being caught speeding by cameras attached to variable...