BUS DELEGATES MEET TO DETERMINE INDUSTRY AGREEMENT CLAIM

February 28, 2017
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TWU (Vic/Tas Branch) bus delegates met at Branch headquarters last Friday to determine the claim for the 2018 TWU/BAV Victorian Bus Industry Agreement. Delegates from across the industry discussed the claim with TWU (Vic/Tas Branch) Senior Bus Organiser Mike McNess and Bus Organisers Bob Lean and Imran Malik. Branch Secretary John...

Truck Driver Pockets Huge Backpay

February 28, 2017
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A former employee of a haulage company in Laverton North has been paid $28,224 after being underpaid over a five year period. The long distance truck driver was underpaid his pay per kilometre rate and travel allowance. Just before his employment was terminated the full-time interstate line haul driver was receiving 37 cents...

UN – FAIR WORK COMMISSION MUGS WORKING AUSTRALIANS.

February 27, 2017
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Nearly one million Australian workers will receive a huge pay cut from 1 July this year following a Fair Work Commission (FWC) decision to radically cut Sunday and public holiday pay. TWU (Vic/Tas Branch) State Secretary John Berger said the ruling would leave thousands of members – who sacrifice weekends and time...

BUS DRIVERS LOSE AFTER FWC ABOLISHES DOUBLE TIME

February 27, 2017
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Victorian bus drivers stand to lose $108 per 8 hour shift on a Sunday as a result of a Fair Work Australia ruling to abolish double time.

Injured at work? Union Assist has helped many injured TWU members get back on track.

February 26, 2017
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A TWU member recently broke some teeth after slipping on the rungs of a ladder – while at work in the aviation sector – and had a WorkCover claim for mental expenses rejected. Luckily for that member they came to the TWU for a referral to Union Assist (UA), who...

Report Backs Industry Super Funds

February 24, 2017
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The Fraser Governance Review affirms what millions of Australians already know, that industry super funds provide a peerless service for Australians saving for and enjoying their retirement. The report recognises that the not for profit superannuation system is focussed solely on providing for members and notes its well-earned reputation for delivering...

Workers’ power on Melbourne’s buses – State Secretary visits depots

February 22, 2017
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Branch Secretary John Berger has been doing the rounds and talking to TWU bus drivers about the important issues in the industry. It’s important to recognise and appreciate these hard-working TWU members who keep us moving, get us to work, the kids to school and the whole family back together safely again...

Att AEROCARE WORKERS: how can we help make your working life better?

February 21, 2017
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The Aerocare Agreement is now due for renegotiation.  This is your chance to improve conditions in your workplace.  The TWU is the Union for all airport workers and will be negotiating with Aerocare for better pay and conditions. To help us make your working life better, please fill out this...

UNITED & STRONG. INDUSTRY-WIDE SOLIDARITY.

February 21, 2017
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TWU Delegates working in the transport industry spanning from aviation, bus, logistics and road transport yesterday came together today in a massive day at the TWU (Vic/Tas Branch) Port Melbourne headquarters – it is great that we have each other’s back. United and strong we stand in 2017 for a better...