TWU National News

• Sep 9, 2010: Victorian Government plans to hit truck drivers at ports
  A new charge proposed on trucks entering the stevedoring terminal in Port Melbourne would put another cost on drivers already carrying an unfair share of the financial responsibility. Read more
• Sep 8, 2010: FLOODS COULD DISRUPT SUPPLY CHAIN
  With road closures and major pressure on the national supply chain as a result of the Victorian floods, there are calls for delivery schedules to become more flexible to reduce pressure on drivers who may be delayed through road closures. Read more
• Sep 7, 2010: TWU welcomes Labor Government
  The Transport Workers Union has welcomed the return of the Gillard Government, saying that a return to the coalition would have been a step back in access to workplace rights and safety. Read more
• Sep 7, 2010: Drivers urge police to investigate client delivery systems
  Truck drivers are urging police to investigate client delivery systems in the wake of 14 drivers testing positive to amphetamines or cannabis or a combination at Marulan last week. Read more
• Sep 3, 2010: TWU Backs Whistleblower Protection laws
  The Transport Workers Union has voiced its support of a proposal by newly elected Tasmanian MP, Andrew Wilkie and South Australian Senator Nick Xenaphon, for the introduction of whistleblower protection legislation to be introduced into national parliament. Read more

TWU National Campaigns

• Aug 25, 2010: BUNKERS: NATIONAL BUNKERS SURVEY RESULTS
  The Transport Workers’ Union has spent the last two months talking to Bunkers employees about what they would like to see improved in their workplaces. We have had a huge number of surveys returned and TWU delegates and organisers have been impressed with the level of enthusiasm from you all.
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• Aug 24, 2010: AUF supports Australian and International Pilots Association's call of no confidence in Jetstar CEO
  The Australian Aviation Unions Federation (AUF) has supported the Australian and International Pilots Association’s call of no confidence in Jetstar CEO Bruce Buchanan as the airline moves to bring in overseas pilots at cut-price wages. Read more
• Aug 19, 2010: ALPHA MEMBERS SURVEY
  Your Enterprise Bargaining Agreement (EBA) is due for renegotiation in October 2010.  We want to hear from you what you want in your agreement.  Your wages, entitlements and working conditions are important for you and your family- make sure you have your say!! Read more
• Aug 3, 2010: Qantas (Jetstar) needs to focus on standards, not just profit
  Following Qantas (Jetstar’s) push to drop passenger checks on trans-Tasman traffic the Transport Workers Union has demanded any changes are conditional on all flights meeting Australian standards. Read more
• Jul 29, 2010: 85% members vote yes to landmark agreement
  Last week almost 85% of Toll Dnata staff across the country voted to accept the EBA negotiated by your TWU and rank and file delegates. This is a great victory for members across Toll Dnata and is the first national union agreement in almost 10 years at these workplaces - delivering all the key provisions outlined below. Read more

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