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Over recent months the TWU has been inundated with membership applications from Alpha workers. Our feedback is that these workers have been impressed with how the EBA is progressing and literally want to get on board and join the united front of those colleagues who stood up and advised Alpha that...

Key penalties, conditions and entitlements of Transdev employees are under attack. Transdev is using a great deal of spin to claim that by introducing more casual and part-time workers, in preference to full-time employees, it will improve labour flexibility! Transdev is also trying to con staff into believing that dispensing with Sunday Shift Workers...

Branch Secretary John Berger, along with Unions Tasmania Secretary Jessica Munday (far left), met with new Tasmanian Labor Leader Rebecca White (far right) and Deputy Leader Michelle O’Byrne (second from left). The meeting was important for the future of transport workers in Tasmania. We look forward to continuing important discussions...

The TWU (Vic/Tas Branch) has demanded a full explanation from the Victorian Government after it released plans for a 24/7 ban on trucks using suburban streets in Yarraville and Footscray to begin when the Western Distributor road project opens. The ban could force many thousands of owner-driver members – who can...

TWU officials and members were in attendance at the official opening of a  new, state-of-the-art bus depot in Thomastown. The High Street depot will house 50 buses operating on Smart Bus routes 901 and 902 – two of the most popular on the network. It includes facilities for 100 Transdev staff...

Great celebration of diversity from TWU Members at CDC in Sunshine for #HarmonyDay. The event was hosted by members to celebrate all of the different cultures represented in their diverse workplace. Well done to the entire team.

Industry super funds were created by unions to provide a dignified retirement for working people. The funds only benefit their 5 million members, and will always put members’ interests first. Australian Unions are supporting a TV ad campaign about the big banks pressuring the Federal Government to change our super...

Airports and airlines have a responsibility to vet companies, like Aerocare, that they contract to undertake services on their behalf. Aviation workers contribute to the huge profits airlines and airports are reporting. Airlines and airports should ensure all contractors operating on their behalf are paying and treating their workers fairly. Watch the...

Remember when the Libs spent millions on a taxpayer-funded ad campaign for WorkChoices? They’re at it again. Yesterday, Turnbull ministers suggested an ad campaign on the “benefits” of penalty rate cuts. Labor is not going to raid taxpayer funds to get the message out — but thought they had to...