Transport Workers Union

Rock thrown at Bus

Thu, 02 Feb 2012 17:58:56 PST

Late January saw a terrible incident on our roads made worse by the inability of bus company, Hillsbus, to follow correct safety procedures. A TWU member while driving a late afternoon shift was subject to a rock attack which shattered the front window. The stupidity of this assault was not met with the appropriate response by the company.

Getting more value from your TWU membership

Thu, 02 Feb 2012 17:53:19 PST

The TWU wants members to get value from their membership. From 1 February the TWU will be providing members with much more than just industrial support but an opportunity to save on a range of products through Union Shopper.

Safe Rates Campaign continues...

Thu, 02 Feb 2012 17:36:24 PST

With the Road Safety Remuneration Bill set to go through Federal Parliament early this year, the TWU has been active in lobbying NSW MPs to sign a pledge to support the legislation.

Saying goodbye to an old friend at the TWU

Thu, 22 Dec 2011 14:07:50 PST

After hearing the news that Joseph Bursle, a former TNT driver and 40 year TWU member, recently passed away, the TWU wanted to do what it could to help his family during this difficult time.

TWU members speak out to protect Chapter Six

Thu, 22 Dec 2011 14:06:17 PST

Talk to the thousands of owner-drivers operating in NSW and they will tell you the important role that Chapter Six and the IRC have in ensuring that their rights at work are protected.. But what would happen if the IRC was abolished and what impact would this have on the ability of owner-drivers to access Chapter Six? Last Friday, Wayne Forno, Oshie Fagir, and owner-driver Ray Childs, gave evidence at a parliamentary inquiry and urged the State Government to retain the tribunal and the powers it has in NSW.

Spread some holiday cheer this Christmas with our TWU bus drivers

Thu, 22 Dec 2011 14:03:26 PST

For the last five years the drivers at Comfort Delgro Cabcharge (CDC) have decorated their bus fleets in time for the Christmas season to raise funds for the Children’s Hospital at Westmead. The initiative started when bus drivers at the Seven Hills bus depot wanted to find a way to get into the Christmas spirit while on the road, and bring some holiday cheer to those who were doing it tough during this period.

Every Australian Counts: The National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) Campaign

Fri, 09 Dec 2011 08:27:56 PST

Did you know that 1 in 5 Australians have some form of disability? You probably know at least one person affected by a disability. For them, their families and carers the current system is underfunded, unfair and inefficient and gives people with disabilities little choice or control over their lives.

WorkCover NSW takes the initiative on Road Freight Transport Safety.

Fri, 09 Dec 2011 07:02:04 PST

WorkCover NSW has recently identified the road freight transport industry as one of the most dangerous in Australia. As part of their ‘10-5-5’ campaign, aimed at looking into the top 10 high risk industries, the 5 most common injury types, and the 5 most common diseases that occur in, or are caused by, the workplace, WorkCover NSW officials and representatives will be visiting workplaces throughout New South Wales to gather information about the nature and severity of injuries and diseases that occur due to the workplace.

ACTU calls for submissions in the “Secure Jobs, Better Futures” campaign

Fri, 09 Dec 2011 06:59:29 PST

The Australian Council of Trade Unions (ACTU) has launched a “Secure Jobs, Better Futures” campaign aimed at improving the working lives of millions of Australians by educating them and the wider community about the importance of job security. The TWU knows all too well the importance of job security due to the high rate of casual workers in the transport industry: easy targets for dodgy bosses.

TWU congratulates Federal Government on its commitment to Safe Rates

Fri, 09 Dec 2011 06:57:38 PST

Last week, at the Australian Labor Party’s Annual Conference in Sydney, The Transport Workers’ Union of New South Wales took the opportunity to thank Prime Minister Julia Gillard and Federal Transport Minister, Anthony Albanese, for their commitment to the introduction of Safe Rates legislation. State Secretary, Wayne Forno, along with rank-and-file union members met with Prime Minister Julia Gillard and Federal Transport Minister, Anthony Albanese, to thank them for their commitment to Safe Rates.

FWA awards TWU QPI right of entry

Fri, 09 Dec 2011 06:41:08 PST

On Tuesday 6 December, a Full Bench of Fair Work Australia overturned a previous decision made by the NSW Industrial Relations Commission that denied the Transport Workers’ Union of New South Wales coverage of workers already signed up to the Union at QPI Woolworths.

White Ribbon Day: take the pledge

Thu, 24 Nov 2011 19:22:54 PST

On Tuesday 22 November some TWU officials attended a White Ribbon Day function in support of the campaign to stop violence against women. White Ribbon began in Australia in 2003 and is Australia's only national male-led violence prevention campaign, and is the largest global male-led movement to stop men's violence against women. Supported by celebrities such as entertainer Jimmy Barnes and NRL star Hazem El’Masri, these men recognise that although most men treat women with respect, some don’t.

Big Rigs’ 30 Days of Christmas Pledge

Thu, 24 Nov 2011 19:19:28 PST

Big Rigs has started its 30 Days of Christmas pledge to encourage drivers to do all they can to survive on the roads this holiday season.

Qantas Families Day of Action

Thu, 24 Nov 2011 19:05:54 PST

A few weeks ago, fueled by a desire to outsource and offshore Australian jobs, CEO Alan Joyce and his Board shut down Qantas, stranding 70,000 passengers and holding Australia to ransom. This proves bosses in Australia have too much power.

Federal Government to Introduce Landmark Road Safety Legislation New Tribunal to Establish and Maintain Safe Rates and Systems for Employees and Owner Drivers

Thu, 24 Nov 2011 18:53:50 PST

The Transport Workers Union of Australia (TWU) today welcomed the Federal Government’s commitment to introduce legislation in the final sitting week of Parliament to rectify the defective and dangerous system of truck driver remuneration across the country and to address the economic pressures that the major industry clients place on the industry.

Qantas Families Campaign Launched

Thu, 10 Nov 2011 06:47:34 PST

Here in NSW we support the campaign for job security at Qantas. As many of you are aware industrial action has been terminated due to the reckless actions of Qantas CEO Alan Joyce. With negotiations again underway, it’s important to keep up the pressure to get the rights and conditions our hard workers at Qantas deserve. Below you will find a message by Tony Sheldon, National Secretary of the Transport Workers’ Union, regarding the Qantas dispute.

First EBA for Wettenhalls’ Moorebank

Thu, 10 Nov 2011 06:43:44 PST

The Transport Workers’ Union of New South Wales wishes to congratulate our new members at Wettenhalls, Moorebank on their landmark EBA. In June this year the yard had no members or representation, poor working conditions and were being undercut by labour hire. Now, thanks to the hard work of courageous employees at the site and our organisers, Moorebank has 90% union membership and their first union EBA has just been approved.

TWU seeks solution for Australian workers, passengers: TWU proposes negotiation lockdown with Qantas

Mon, 31 Oct 2011 15:42:26 PST

The Transport Workers’ Union of NSW today called on Qantas to join them in a negotiation ‘lock down’ on behalf of Australian workers and passengers, after Fair Work Australia ruled this morning that the parties have 21 days to resolve the dispute.

Alan Joyce Implements Secret Strategy to Destroy Qantas

Sat, 29 Oct 2011 10:56:57 PST

Today's unwarranted and disgraceful snap announcement by Qantas CEO Alan Joyce is designed to destroy Qantas as we have always known it.

NSW Industrial Relations Commission Review

Thu, 27 Oct 2011 14:38:33 PST

Last Friday the NSW Liberal Government released an issues paper to accompany a new parliamentary inquiry into looking at opportunities to streamline and remodel the IRC and other Tribunals across the State.