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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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    The community for transport workers, their families and communities across Australia.

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YouTube

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