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Currently we have 90,000 members throughout Australia in the transport industry. These women and men work in aviation, oil, waste management, gas, road transport, passenger vehicles and freight logistics. We represent employees of companies including Toll, Linfox, TNT, Bunkers, CEVA, Booths, Asciano, K & S, Startrack, Qantas, Jetstar, Virgin Blue and many, many more. Contact your state branch to become a member of TWU.

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ABC News - Truck drivers being overworked

May 10

Campaigns

Road Safety Remuneration Bill Passes Senate and Becomes Law

The Australian Government recently created history for all truck drivers and road users in Australia – the Safe Rates initiative has finally become legislation. The new law sets up a tribunal with the power to set minimum rates of pay and conditions.

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Coles Online Drivers Deserve Better

Coles Online delivery drivers carry out the same work as other delivery drivers. But they don't enjoy the same pay and conditions.The TWU is fighting for the rights of these delivery drivers and we have established the Coles Online Drivers Hotline 1300 174 781. Click here for updates on our campaign for Coles Online delivery drivers.

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News

Coles Must Stop Dancing Around Truck Safety

May 11

Coles and other major retailers must stop dancing around safety in the transport industry and begin to play their part in safer roads for everyone. That’s according to Tony Sheldon, National Secretary of the Transport Workers’ Union (TWU).

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Court ruling gave workers victory

May 11

A ruling last month by the Federal Court in Melbourne secured a significant victory for members of the Transport Workers' Union (TWU) employed by waste company JJ Richards.

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Events

Standing Committee on Infrastructure and Communications, Hearing on the Road Safety Remuneration Bill

March 08

The ongoing investigation into another major trucking company has once again highlighted the pressures in the trucking industry driven by the demands of major retailers such as Coles. That's according to Tony Sheldon, National Secretary of the Transport Workers Union.

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Safe Rates Summit 2011

November 21

Safe Rates Summit 2011 is a chance for industry participants from drivers to employers, clients and industry associations, experts and political representatives to come together in pursuit of a common objective.

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