TWU News is your union journal posted to all financial members of the TWU. In the latest edition, Autumn 2009 TWU NSW Secretary Wayne Forno praises TWU members' response to the Victorian bushfires crisis:
The Transport Workers Union led Sydney residents in sending much-needed donations of essential goods to the victims.
In an amazing outpouring of generosity, more than 800 pallets of goods were donated by the public, who delivered them to the Huntingwood Depot of Linfox.
TWU NSW Secretary, Wayne Forno, said on the morning after the fires, he had received calls from the public asking for assistance in getting goods to the victims.
“The Victorian fires were a national disaster and all Australians needed to come together to assist those affected in their time of need,” Mr Forno said.
“That morning I rang (Linfox CEO) Michael Byrne and put it to him that we help these people and fortunately he agreed.”
“Unlike what some people would like you to believe, trade unions and companies are not always at each others throats."
“Linfox agreed to donate space to store goods donated by the general public and then transport them to Victoria with the help of the TWU.
“Unlike what some people would like you to believe, trade unions and companies are not always at each others throats – and this is just one example of the two working together for the good of the community,” Mr Forno said.
The public and businesses have donated tonnes of goods, including generators, clothes, children’s bikes, beds, shoes toys and linen. Electrolux had delivered over 200 fridges for the victims.
Linfox CEO, Michael Byrne said, “It’s vital that we work together to help the victims of the bushfire disaster. We are pleased to work with the TWU to help the broader community.”
Other articles in the Autumn 2009 edition include:
The Jury Decides
TWU members talk about their priorities for 2009.
TWU Fights Low, Unsafe Wages for Truck Drivers
Police prevented over 200 Transport Workers Union delegates and supporters from marching on Coles in St Marys following a meeting at the St Mary's Band Club on March 2 which looked at the issue of Safe Rates for drivers.
Members Building 100% Power
The Transport Workers Union is forming teams of transport workers, delegates and activists with the goal to build the strength of workers in the Bus Industry, Airport and Retail Supply Chain.
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