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NSW ALP EXPECTED TO BACK "THREE STRIKES" LAW FOR EMPLOYERS ON PUBLIC PROJECTS

July 02

TWU MEDIA RELEASE, 30 June 2018

NSW Labor is expected to back a move to end contracts with employers which violate labour laws three times or more, ensuring that public money is used to lift standards and wages not lower them.
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DELIVERY RIDER & TWU TO SPEAK AHEAD OF DEMANDS FOR RIGHTS FOR WORKERS IN ON-DEMAND ECONOMY

July 02

TWU MEDIA RELEASE, 30 June 2018

The NSW Labor state party conference is this weekend expected to back calls to give food delivery riders the same rights as truck drivers, such as minimum rates and the right to take complaints against employers.
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ALDI ATTACK ON TRUCK DRIVERS RESUMES AFTER RETAILER REFUSES TO DROP CASE

June 29

TWU MEDIA RELEASE, 29 June 2018

Aldi has said it will continue a Federal Court case attacking the right of truck drivers to speak out about safety in its supply chain rather than hold talks with the TWU.
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TWU CALLS FOR REGULATION OF ON-DEMAND ECONOMY AS FAIR WORK TAKES SHAM-CONTRACTING CASE AGAINST FOODORA

June 12

TWU MEDIA RELEASE, 12 June 2018

The Transport Workers’ Union is calling for urgent regulation of the on-demand economy after the Fair Work Ombudsman announced legal action against Foodora over sham-contracting of bike riders.
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DRIVERS WIN AS OUTRAGEOUS ATTEMPT TO INTRODUCE SUB-STANDARD RATES REJECTED

June 04

TWU MEDIA RELEASE, 4 June 2018

Drivers have had a major win over an employer attempt to introduce below award rates and conditions.
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TRANSPORT WORKERS’ UNION & ALDI AGREE TO TALKS

June 04

TWU MEDIA RELEASE, 1 June 2018

The Transport Workers’ Union and Aldi have agreed to hold talks on safety and standards following mediation in a Federal Court case taken by the retailer.