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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.
Fair Work Australia has called the sacking of a truck driver by K & S Freighters as “unreasonable”, after the company sacked the driver for damage to a truck that he refused to pay for.
Truck drivers have said transport company Toll’s announcement of an increased profit during the economic downturn should be reflected in their upcoming EBA negotiations as well as in their business practices, especially their adherence to the chain of responsibility.
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.