TWU National News
- Jul 2, 2009: TWU WELCOMES NATIONAL HEAVY VEHICLE REGULATOR
The Transport Workers Union has welcomed the Council of Australian Government’s (COAG) decision to support a national heavy vehicle regulator at today’s meeting in Darwin. Read more - Jul 2, 2009: NEW LEGISLATION PUTS DRIVERS BACK IN THE FRONT SEAT
The Transport Workers Union today welcomed a new era of Industrial Relations across Australia after the Fair Work Bill came into effect this week replacing Workchoices, giving more workers access to enterprise bargaining. Read more - Jun 26, 2009: TWU CALLS FOR FUNDS FOR SHOT DRIVER
The Transport Workers Union will be asking members and people in the industry to donate money to the family of a truck driver killed after being shot as he was driving his truck in Milperra. To make a donation to the family of the truck driver killed at Milperra last week: Donations can be made to National Australia Bank BSB 082-001 Account No 488250870. Please reference the donation as Bob Knight. Read more
TWU National Campaigns
- Jun 15, 2009: Virgin Blue: Draft Proposal Withdrawn for Further Consultation
In a significant decision for TWU members at Virgin Blue, the company has withdrawn the initial draft EBA to re-consider their position. Further discussions with the TWU will be convened within the next two weeks. Read more - Jun 11, 2009: Menzies EBA: RANK & FILE EBA DEAL TIME TO HAVE A SAY
The agreement, endorsed by your rank and file delegates negotiating committee has been out for consultation last week. Now it is time for members in Sydney and Melbourne to have a say. Please complete the Ballot paper below and return it to your delegate. Read more - May 31, 2009: VIRGIN BLUE EBA: YOUR PAY, YOUR SAY
Virgin Blue employees across Australia are currently being asked to consider a draft new EBA. This agreement is the outcome of lengthy negotiations between rank and file TWU members, officials and Virgin Blue managers since November last year. The draft agreement represents the outcome of these negotiations and reflects the current economic environment. We can’t achieve any more by talking to management, now its time for Virgin Blue employees to have their say. Remember this is your job, your pay, your future! Read more



