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Safe rates: Crosses for Lives lost s industry cries for help
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SAFE RATES
A display of crosses was erected in Newcastle's Hunter Street as part of the TWU's campaign for safe rates.
Safe Rates A Step Closer
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TWU NEWS,
SAFE RATES
The Transport Workers Union (TWU) has today welcomed the announcement
by the Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Industrial Relations,
Julia Gillard, saying the government will work with the Australian Road
Transport Industrial Organisation (ARTIO) and the TWU to formulate
legislation for safe rates for truck drivers.
TWU Safe Rates Campaign Continues in Martin Place
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TWU NEWS,
SAFE RATES
The Transport Workers Union today placed 287 crosses in Martin Place
near to mark the 287 deaths from truck crashes that occurred on
Australian Roads in the last 12 months.
DRIVE FOR SAFE RATES REACHES CANBERRA
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NATIONAL NEWS,
SAFE RATES
The Transport Workers Union has rolled into Canberra after a 2000
kilometre trip through regional NSW from Brisbane, highlighting the
importance of a National system of safe rates for truck drivers.
NSW TRUCKIES TAKE THE FIGHT ON SAFETY TO CANBERRA
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TWU NEWS,
SAFE RATES
Illawarra truck drivers handed a report on safety and rates of pay in the transport industry to Federal Member for Cunningham, Sharon Bird, and asked it to be delivered to Canberra as part of a national campaign from the Transport Workers Union.



